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Jamie Raskin: “While I am personally informed by my faith, my actions as a legislator must be in support of, in defense of the…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
While I am personally informed by my faith, my actions as a legislator must be in support of, in defense of the Constitution.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Raskin asserts that his legislative actions are guided by the Constitution, not personal beliefs.

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