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Robert C. Byrd: From my side of this table, number one is the Constitution of the United States, and the separation of power is…

On the recordMarch 27, 2003
From my side of this table, number one is the Constitution of the United States, and the separation of power is doctrine, checks and balances.
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.gov
Mar 27, 2003

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Byrd emphasizes the importance of the Constitution and checks and balances.

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