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On the recordJune 26, 2019
It is an absolute constitutional imperative for us to do our jobs, having taken an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin emphasizes Congress's duty to uphold the Constitution.

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