Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
I do not consider constitutional amendments lightly. Modifying the Nation's founding document should only be done in the most compelling circumstances.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Coburn emphasizes the seriousness of proposing constitutional amendments.

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