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Doc Hastings: “Now, I realize--and if I am correct, Mr. Chairman, my limited readings about the Founding Fathers of our…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2012
Now, I realize--and if I am correct, Mr. Chairman, my limited readings about the Founding Fathers of our country--purposely, purposely established a three-branch government as a divided government.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington

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Hastings explains the intention behind the three-branch government structure established by the Founding Fathers.

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