On the recordMarch 10, 2014
Indeed, Congress would be departing from its own fundamental principles if it sought to bind future Congresses from absolutely any reconsideration of what was legislated by its predecessors.
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Collins emphasizes the importance of Congress's ability to amend past legislation.
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