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On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
I consider myself a strict constructionist. I am one of probably the few on my side of the aisle that would consider themselves a strict constructionist.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett identifies as a strict constructionist regarding constitutional interpretation.

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