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On the recordApril 25, 2000
We have not, sir, as is evidenced by the fact that I believe we have done it 18 times including the Bill of Rights, which was basically part of the Constitution.
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Patrick Moynihan
Illinois

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Discussing the amendments to the Constitution.

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