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Richard K. Armey: My response to the gentleman is that redundancy in defense of freedom is a virtue, and I do not mind committing that…

On the recordFebruary 24, 1994
My response to the gentleman is that redundancy in defense of freedom is a virtue, and I do not mind committing that redundancy just for further assurance.
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Richard K. Armey
Texas

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Armey discusses the importance of redundancy in legislative provisions related to freedom.

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