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Our Constitution is a remarkable document. And even though it's over 200 years old, it remains well equipped to protect our natural rights even as our leaders protect us from our enemies, foreign and domestic.
This union, our contract with each other, is bigger than any one of us. As citizens our allegiance must be to the Constitution, and not to partisan politics.
Our Constitutionally guaranteed freedoms are not hollow rhetoric to win votes or silence critics. They are a fundamental right and absolute expression of our energy and dynamism as a people. Even in troubled times, we must never allow ourselves to be led down a path that might snuff our rights. Any challenge to the Constitution, however critical to our peace and security, must be given a fair and public hearing, in everyday language, so we the people can balance what is right against what is necessary.
It is the role of Congress to provide for our common defense. And it is up to Congress and the Judiciary to oversee, and if necessary, regulate the actions of the executive branch. We call on them to stand up on our behalf.
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