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On the recordFebruary 5, 2017
It's not an abstract notion of law. The law has a huge impact of the people of this country and that's why upholding the Constitution matters so much.
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Bob Ferguson
Washington

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Ferguson highlights the real-world implications of the law and the importance of constitutional adherence.

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