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Lamar Smith: As the Framers of the Constitution understood, Congress has an independent duty to examine the constitutionality of the…

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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