Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin (born Jamin B. Raskin[1], on December 13, 1962, in Washington, D.C.) is an American law professor and politician. He teaches at American University, Washington College of Law, in Washington, D.C. He won the race for Maryland State Senate in District 20, representing parts of Silver Spring and Takoma Park. He also goes by the name Jamin Raskin.

Sourced Quotes

  • Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You didn't place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.
    • Testifying before the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on March 1, 2006 in response to a comment that marriage discrimination against homosexuals is required by "God's law".

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Friends of Jamin Raskin (2006). Biography. Jamie Raskin for State Senate campaign web site. Retrieved on 2006-05-04.
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