On the recordDecember 13, 2011
I do not believe that the meaning of our Constitution should be determined by the subjective views of five members of the Supreme Court and like-minded foreigners.
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Antonin Scalia
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congress.govI do not believe that the meaning of our Constitution should be determined by the subjective views of five members of the Supreme Court and like-minded foreigners.
Scalia argues against foreign influence on constitutional interpretation.
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