On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I believe that the most important purpose of our Constitution is to place restrictions on the ability of the Government to interfere with our individual liberties.
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congress.govPatrick Leahy: “I believe that the most important purpose of our Constitution is to place restrictions on the ability of the Government…”
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Leahy emphasizes the Constitution's role in protecting individual liberties from government interference.
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