President Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act & the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Video)

This bill also included the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

The President is joined by Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and others as he signs a bill that will both provide for the country’s security and defense as well as eliminate billions of dollars in waste. October 28, 2009.




The President speaks about the importance of signing the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act that toughens penalties and expand protections against crimes designed to intimidate as well as harm. October 28, 2009.



Remarks by the President at Reception Commemorating the Enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act

President Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act

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