On the recordSeptember 18, 2012
The way you discern the intent of the legislature is by the language that they use.
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congress.govMike Lee: “The way you discern the intent of the legislature is by the language that they use.”
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Emphasizes the importance of language in statutory interpretation over legislative intent.
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