The fundamental theory of liberty upon which all governments in this Union repose excludes any general power of the state to standardize its children.
Jerry Nadler: “The fundamental theory of liberty upon which all governments in this Union repose excludes any general power of the…”
On the recordJuly 17, 2012
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Nadler cites a Supreme Court case to argue against state control over children's upbringing.
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