Biden began his remarks by referring to a speech made on the Senate floor by Sen. Howell Heflin (D-Ala.), who was speaking in support of efforts by Sen. [[Carol Moseley Braun]] (D-Ill.) to deny renewal of a Confederate flag design patent to the UDC. | Biden began his remarks by referring to a speech made on the Senate floor by Sen. Howell Heflin (D-Ala.), who was speaking in support of efforts by Sen. [[Carol Moseley Braun]] (D-Ill.) to deny renewal of a Confederate flag design patent to the UDC. |