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David Skaggs: As the gentleman knows, if we put this in the Constitution, it is likely to be there for all time.

On the recordApril 15, 1996
As the gentleman knows, if we put this in the Constitution, it is likely to be there for all time.
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David Skaggs
Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of constitutional amendments.

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