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On the recordOctober 3, 2011
A written Constitution should provide procedures for decision-making, procedures for governance, and protection of individual rights.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler emphasizes the purpose of a written Constitution in governance and rights protection.

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