When I was the Solicitor General of Texas, one of the things I was honored to do was lead a coalition of states supporting Dick Anthony heller, challenging the D.C. gun law, and defending our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. After that landmark decision, that 5, 4 victory protecting that fundamental right. I had the experience. I went on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, was debating the Attorney General of D.C. who was pledging in words that would have made Bull Connor proud, massive resistance. (22:21–22:27)
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