Chuck Grassley said "The Bill of Rights protects individual rights regardless of whether the Government or a majority approves of their use." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 2, 2014

The Bill of Rights protects individual rights regardless of whether the Government or a majority approves of their use.

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Chuck Grassley

Republican · Iowa

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Grassley explains the purpose of the Bill of Rights in protecting individual freedoms.

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