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'He thinks that the 'speech or debate' clause is a core protection for Article I, for the legislature,' said one of the two people familiar with Pence's thinking, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss his legal strategy. 'He feels it really goes to the heart of some separation of powers issues. He feels duty-bound to maintain that protection, even if it means litigating it.'

So Pence is going to rest his defense on the separation of powers? I wish he were as "conscientious" when it comes to separation of church and state.

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