April 11, 2011 1:27PM 

# A Higher Obligation 

By [John Samples](https://www.cato.org/people/john-samples) 

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At least [one federal official](http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_108/-204796-1.html?pos=oopih) takes seriously his oath to uphold the Constitution and the First Amendment.

Also, he is — how shall I say this — [cool](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122523208143177711.html).

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