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Orrin Hatch: We do not because it is a true constitutional amendment and, frankly, there are those on the other side who I think will…

On the recordJanuary 31, 1995
We do not because it is a true constitutional amendment and, frankly, there are those on the other side who I think will argue that the courts ought to have some control. We just want to avoid that particular argument.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the implications of a constitutional amendment during Senate debate.

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