07/09/2013
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"I supported President George W. Bush in that regard."
"We need this legislation urgently to protect Americans abroad, to preserve vital bilateral relationships, and to maintain our reputation as a Nation that keeps its word."
"In my view, bending these rules and principles of federalism is not just a bad policy decision, but would compromise the liberty of all Americans."
"If a statute like S. 1194 can be constitutionally enacted and upheld, there would be no remaining area... in which the States would retain their autonomy."