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Orrin Hatch: “The First Amendment guarantees your right to express your views. But we have to allow a civil discussion to occur in the…”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
The First Amendment guarantees your right to express your views. But we have to allow a civil discussion to occur in the context of this hearing.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch emphasizes the importance of civil discussion during the hearing despite strong feelings.

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