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Mike Quigley: “A well-functioning Federal court system is a key pillar to our democracy and is fundamental to ensuring the…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2018
A well-functioning Federal court system is a key pillar to our democracy and is fundamental to ensuring the constitutional rights of all Americans are not infringed.
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Mike Quigley
Democratic · Illinois

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Quigley emphasizes the importance of a functioning Federal court system for democracy.

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