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James Comer: “The Constitution begins with, 'We the People of the United States,' not 'We the government' or 'We the nine Justices of…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2022
The Constitution begins with, 'We the People of the United States,' not 'We the government' or 'We the nine Justices of the Supreme Court.'
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James Comer
Republican · Kentucky

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Comer emphasizes the importance of the people’s authority in the Constitution.

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