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On the recordJune 30, 2010
Will you give due deference to Congressional actions where Congress is pretty clear.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin asks Kagan if she will respect clear Congressional actions on constitutional protections.

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