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Frank Pallone: I would wonder whether or not that is even constitutional if someone ever wanted to take it up to the Supreme Court. It…

On the recordJune 18, 1998
I would wonder whether or not that is even constitutional if someone ever wanted to take it up to the Supreme Court. It seems to violate the First Amendment not to be able to speak out in your profession.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Discussing potential constitutional issues related to free speech in professional settings.

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