we would not allow fear to instruct and guide our interpretation of the Constitution.
Summer Lee: “we would not allow fear to instruct and guide our interpretation of the Constitution.”
On the recordNovember 30, 2015
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Stresses the importance of constitutional interpretation free from fear post-9/11.
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