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Paul Begala: “The 14th Amendment is the Constitution. The 14th Amendment can't be unconstitutional, Senator. It is the Constitution.”

On the recordAugust 1, 2010
The 14th Amendment is the Constitution. The 14th Amendment can't be unconstitutional, Senator. It is the Constitution.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala defends the 14th Amendment against Pearce's claims that it is unconstitutional.

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