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Kamala Harris: The Constitution is a living document, and its principles must be applied to the realities of today.

On the recordOctober 1, 2019
The Constitution is a living document, and its principles must be applied to the realities of today.
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Kamala Harris
Democratic · California

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Talking about constitutional interpretation

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