Representative Pete Stark said the following in a speech on the floor of the U.S.House of Representatives,"You're going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the president's amusement." Representative Stark:

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This statement is protected under the Speech or Debate Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which grants immunity to members of Congress for actions taken and words spoken in the course of their legislative duties. This privilege allows them to perform their functions without fear of outside interference or legal repercussions, including defamation liability.

Representative Pete Stark Said the Following in a Speech on the Floor