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Dick Durbin: “But the law of the land until the President acted was clear. The decision of the Court was controlling.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
But the law of the land until the President acted was clear. The decision of the Court was controlling.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes the authority of the Supreme Court's decision before presidential action.

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