Thomas Massie: “If I brandish this, Mr. Lawrence, in your presence, are you…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2017

If I brandish this, Mr. Lawrence, in your presence, are you intimidated?

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Massie questions the intimidation factor of the Constitution in a debate on free speech.

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Thomas Massie: “If I brandish this, Mr. Lawrence, in your presence, are you intimidated?”