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On the recordApril 18, 2016
The Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of America lists one overarching theme, which is to establish a more--or to ensure a more perfect union.
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

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Johnson emphasizes the Constitution's aim for a perfect union while criticizing the Task Force's actions.

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