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On the recordFebruary 7, 1995
And what that means then is that the gentleman's bill itself will soon be rendered unconstitutional. And I think that this proposal, which repeats the fourth amendment, will likely stand. What we would not do is sanctify warrantless searches. I do not believe, as a layperson, in a body and before these many esteemed lawyers, that my constituents want to see this country move toward a system of warrantless searches. That is what this legislation before us would do. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. And if this amendment fails, to vote against 666.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Debating the constitutionality of a bill related to warrantless searches.

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