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Quote by Jamie Raskin

“Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You did not place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.”

Quote by Jamie Raskin

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Jamie Raskin is a renowned law professor specializing in constitutional law and political theory. Born on December 13, 1962, he has made substantial contributions to legal education and scholarship. more

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