John Dickerson argues that Congressmen do not have to read legislation to fully understand a bill's merits:
"Drafting and reading legislative language is an art form. Staffers who know how to read it and write it are hired to translate the language. They get down in the weeds so the legislators can stay focused on the big principles."
It is perfectly fine and acceptable for Congressmen to rely on experienced, knowledgeable policy aides to decipher complicated legislative language. He compares it to a homebuyer who does not read the contract, but depends upon his lawyer to do so and raise any red flags if necessary.
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