Panel approves assault weapons ban; Cruz, Feinstein get heated

"Sen. Feinstein became furious at one point."

“I'm not a sixth-grader. I'm not a lawyer, but after 20 years, I've been up close and personal to the Constitution. I have great respect for it. ... It's fine you want to lecture me on the Constitution. I appreciate it. Just know I've been here for a long time. I've passed on a number of bills. I've studied the Constitution myself. I am reasonably well-educated, and I thank you for the lecture.”

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