On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
If the law of the land is a Supreme Court decision, whether I agree with it or not, it is, in fact, the law of the land and I have to follow it, correct?
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congress.govIf the law of the land is a Supreme Court decision, whether I agree with it or not, it is, in fact, the law of the land and I have to follow it, correct?
Durbin emphasizes the obligation to follow Supreme Court decisions regardless of personal agreement.
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