Concern over the word “lawful” was raised by witness after witness as well as by civil society, people who did not have the opportunity to come before this committee. I think that is one of the points in the bill picked out by people who never had the opportunity to come before this committee. They're concerned that the word “lawful” is there, I think jeopardizing the ability of people to demonstrate, to show dissent, or to be involved in activist activity against policy they do not like.
I will certainly support one of these resolutions to get “lawful” out of there, and I would remind the committee that the word “lawful” was originally in the bill of 2001 and was taken out.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.