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John Doolittle: “I rise to support this very excellent legislation of the gentleman from California [Mr. Bono]. This legislation will…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 1995
I rise to support this very excellent legislation of the gentleman from California [Mr. Bono]. This legislation will enhance our system of checks and balances by establishing three-judge courts under limited circumstances, which are where injunctive relief has been requested regarding a voter approved initiative. As Thomas Jefferson said, Mr. Chairman, trust not to the good will of judges but bind them down by the chains of the Constitution. This bill takes us 10 steps in that direction.
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John Doolittle
Republican · California
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Supporting legislation to establish three-judge courts for voter-approved initiatives.

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