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On the recordFebruary 14, 1995
That is the law, though. That is the law unfortunately. The gentleman and I voted against it, but it is the law, and the gentleman and I are sworn to uphold the law.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Discussing the obligation to uphold the law despite personal opposition.

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