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On the recordMay 7, 2009
Seating a Justice on the Supreme Court who does not treat the Second Amendment as a fundamental right deserving of protection against cities and states could do far more damage to the right to keep and bear arms than any legislation passed by Congress.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley argues against appointing justices who may undermine Second Amendment rights.

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