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Lamar Smith: The Preamble to the Constitution states that one of the primary responsibilities of our Federal Government is to provide…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
The Preamble to the Constitution states that one of the primary responsibilities of our Federal Government is to provide for the common defense.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Highlighting the constitutional duty of the government for national defense.

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