I will close with this because I have taken too long. My point is that it is a Constitution we are amending. It can be clarified simply and clearly as to whether the Court can enforce. It is the most fundamental question, and we ought to decide here on the floor of the Senate.
Discussing amendments to the Constitution during Senate debate.
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