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On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
As the Framers of the Constitution understood, Congress has an independent duty to examine the constitutionality of the legislation it considers.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith emphasizes Congress's responsibility to assess the constitutionality of legislation.

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