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Phil Gingrey: “I am in opposition to the amendment. To a large extent, we are here to represent the voices of our constituents, each of…”

On the recordJune 3, 2013
I am in opposition to the amendment. To a large extent, we are here to represent the voices of our constituents, each of us, approximately 700,000, and the voices of our State, our State government, being firm believers in the 10th Amendment and that which rules best rules closest to the people.
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Phil Gingrey
Georgia

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Gingrey argues against an amendment, advocating for state representation and the 10th Amendment.

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