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Orrin Hatch: Well, let me put it this way. I don't have to ask that question. I know the distinguished Senator from West Virginia…

On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
Well, let me put it this way. I don't have to ask that question. I know the distinguished Senator from West Virginia would. But I asked it rhetorically because I know that the distinguished Senator from West Virginia would do all in his power to live up to the Constitution, even though he disagreed with the provision of it, once it is part of the Constitution. As would I. And, frankly, I think that he is not alone. I think there are as many as 535 others in Congress who would, likewise, try to live up to the constitutional amendment.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the commitment of Congress members to uphold the Constitution.

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