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Two Democrats and more than 30 Republicans jumped at the opportunity to mark Constitution Day on Twitter Friday.

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said:

It's #ConstitutionDay. Going to try something here, like a chain Tweet...I'll start #Constitution, then you do next part. Can we get it all?

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility...#constitutionday

Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) said:

Did you know that today is Constitution Day? On this day in 1787, the Founders signed the constitution.

Rep. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said:

Today is Constitution Day, when we commemorate the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) said:

Today we celebrate #ConstitutionDay - a time to reflect on our nation's founding document that grants us the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) said:

2day is US Constitution Day. On Sept 17, 1787, our const was signed. Yrs ltr, same day @Antietam: bloodiest battle day in US history.

Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) linked to a statement marking the holiday.

Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) said:

Happy Constituti! on Day

Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) said:

Today is Constitution Day and we commemorate the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Rep. Chris Lee (R-N.Y.) said:

Happy Constitution Day!

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) said:

Need a copy of the Constitu! tion? Stop by my office in Clemmons for a free one. Happy Cons! titution Day!

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) said:

Today is also Constitution Day, commemorating the formation and signing of the US Constitution by 39 brave men on September 17th, 1787.

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) said:

Today is National Constitution Day. Celebrate by telling Washington to uphold it more often.

Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas) said:

Happy Constitution Day. Get a pocket copy of the #Constitution at my District Offices

Rep. Ken Marchant (R-Texas) said: !

Today we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution by our Founding Fathers that made a way for us to live in the land of the free!

Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) said:

Happy Constitution Day! Stop by my offices in Topeka or Pittsburg to get a pocket-sized Constitution!

Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) said:

Americans should take a moment today to read the Constitution and celebrate its vita! l role in American history

Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said, linking to her blog:

Today is Constitution Day. What does our constitution mean to you? Leave me a comment.

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) said:

Celebrating our Founding Document: Citizenship and Constitution Day 2010

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said:

Happy Constitution Day! On this day in 1787, the Founders signed the U.S. Constitution.

House Minority Leader John Boehner said:

To Mark Constitution Day, Congress Should Require All Bills to Cite Their Constitutional Authority

Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) linked to a statement.

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C) said:

Are you reading the Constitution today? If you want a free copy, come by my Hickory office.

Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) said:

Celebrate Constitution Day today; pick up a copy at my district offices.

Rep Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) said:

Celebrating Constitution Day with students at Jamestown Community College

Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) said:

Honoring Constitution Day today at my Lone Tree office

Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) said:

Always remember its We The People, not We The Government. Happy Constitution Day.

Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.) said:

The U.S. Constitution was signed 223 years ago today. This week, we reflect on the heritage of our government.

Rep. Rob Wittmann (R-Va.) linked to a statement.

Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) said:

Today we celebrate Constitution Day, which serves as a reminder that our country is blessed with the fundamental...

Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) said:

On this day in 1787, the blueprint for our great democracy, the U.S. Constitution was signed.

I believe that Congress should always keep the Constitution in the forefront of their mind when writing new legislation.

Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) said:

Constitution Day is a celebration of our founding document; which has been the bedrock of freedom and liberty in America.

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said:

It's wrong but some treat the Constitution as if it were a J. Crew catalog, reflecting only the shifting tastes & fads of the moment. #tcot

For the people to remain masters of the gov't, then the people & not gov't must control the meaning of the Constitution

Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) said:

Today is Constitution Day. This Nov we have a real chance to change a government that often disregards the Constitution.

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said:

Happy Constitutio! n Day! Today marks the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the! Constit ution.