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Orrin Hatch: “If Congress, as it would be doing here, at least as I understand the intent of this amendment, were to interfere…”

On the recordJune 11, 1998
If Congress, as it would be doing here, at least as I understand the intent of this amendment, were to interfere retroactively with private contracts, it would be unconstitutional for a variety of reasons; isn't that right?
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the constitutionality of an amendment related to private contracts.

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