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T. Gorton: “And was that not opposed by all of the people who opposed the constitutional amendment with the single exception of the…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 1997
And was that not opposed by all of the people who opposed the constitutional amendment with the single exception of the then Senator from Oregon and vetoed by the President of the United States?
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Discussing opposition to a constitutional amendment during a floor debate.

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