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Trent Franks: “We take an oath, we swear to uphold and defend the Constitution, not to adding the words unless the Supreme Court thinks…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
We take an oath, we swear to uphold and defend the Constitution, not to adding the words unless the Supreme Court thinks otherwise.
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Trent Franks
Arizona

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Franks emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution without exceptions.

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