Let me add that the Senator from Wisconsin has done nothing to address my concerns regarding the constitutional infirmity of his amendment. As I have already stated, my colleague's amendment would expose individuals to criminal and civil penalties without the due process required by the U.S. Constitution. That is simply unconscionable. I therefore urge my colleagues to vote to table the amendment.
Addressing concerns about a constitutional amendment during Senate debate.
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