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On the recordOctober 3, 2023
in order for me to love the law and love our country, you know, looking at things in a critical way, just simply substantiates why our country and our democracy is as great as it is.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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Editor's note · Context

Welch emphasizes the importance of critical inquiry in understanding law and democracy.

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