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Jason Smith: I understand the difference between a legislator and a judge.

On the recordSeptember 24, 2013
I understand the difference between a legislator and a judge.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying his role as a judge versus personal beliefs.

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