“I don't like this bill. My voters don't like this bill. I want more time to say why I don't like this bill. I don't like that the government wants less debate.”
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Combatting Hate Act
A bill to create new hate speech crimes and repeal a religious defense against them. The ruling party moved to limit debate after many hours of opposition, citing a campaign promise and misinformation. Much of the discussion focused on procedural points and whether the bill would unreasonably limit free expression.