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Mazie Hirono: During our meeting, I was encouraged when you said that the purpose of Article III of the Constitution was to protect…

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
During our meeting, I was encouraged when you said that the purpose of Article III of the Constitution was to protect the rights of the minority through access to the courts.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the importance of minority rights in judicial decisions.

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