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Brad Schimel: “The Constitution has to be an enduring document if there's…”

Featuring: Brad Schimel, Republican | Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County

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Published | Video Starts at 46:30

And if they are, if they're changing all the time and morphing over time because of changing will among the voters, then they're not enduring. The Constitution has to be an enduring document if there's something that needs to change. I mean, for instance, when America finally, finally got rid of slavery in our nation, there were amendments that were necessary to accomplish that, make those changes when it has to happen. (46:30–46:37)

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