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John Ensign: “I will add, concluding my remarks, that this issue is of critical importance. Without the second amendment, the rest of…”

On the recordAugust 5, 2010
I will add, concluding my remarks, that this issue is of critical importance. Without the second amendment, the rest of the Bill of Rights can go away. That is what our Founders recognized. Our colleagues, before they vote on Solicitor General Kagan, need to understand that. That is why this colloquy is so important today. We have brought out some very important points. It was an honor to be with my colleagues to discuss Solicitor General Kagan's views on the second amendment and how that potentially could impact her decisions in the future.
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Aug 5, 2010

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The speaker addresses the importance of the Second Amendment in relation to the Bill of Rights and Solicitor General Kagan's nomination.

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