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Orrin Hatch: We really believe, when we pass statutes up here, even when I am in the minority, that those statutes ought to be…

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
We really believe, when we pass statutes up here, even when I am in the minority, that those statutes ought to be defended by the Justice Department unless you cannot find any reason to defend them or they infringe on the power of the President.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch emphasizes the importance of defending congressional statutes.

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