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William Cohen: “I think we only breed contempt for the rule of law when we pass laws by Congress that don't go in force.”

On the recordAugust 30, 2006
I think we only breed contempt for the rule of law when we pass laws by Congress that don't go in force.

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Cohen discusses the importance of enforcing laws and resolutions to maintain respect for the rule of law.

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