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Chris Coons: The rule of law requires that those who are governed and those who govern both be bound by the law.

On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
The rule of law requires that those who are governed and those who govern both be bound by the law.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Emphasizes the importance of the rule of law for both citizens and leaders.

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