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Robert Packwood: “I do not think we are compelling the school district to do anything. I think we are saying you must follow the existing…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 1994
I do not think we are compelling the school district to do anything. I think we are saying you must follow the existing constitutional law.
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Robert Packwood
Republican · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing the implications of a proposed amendment related to prayer in schools.

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