When interpreting the Constitution, the dangers of relying solely on the words and what they meant at the time, without taking into account the purpose and values expressed in those words.

When interpreting the Constitution, the dangers of relying solely on the words and what they meant at the time, without taking into account the purpose and values expressed in those words.

When interpreting the Constitution, the dangers of relying solely on the&nbsp;words&nbsp;and what they meant at the time, without taking into account the purpose and values expressed in those words.

Justice Stephen Breyer: Understanding What They Meant

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