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Julian Bond: “This doesn't change in any way the powers of Congress. As a matter of fact, it gives Congress a new power for expedited…”

On the recordDecember 13, 2001
This doesn't change in any way the powers of Congress. As a matter of fact, it gives Congress a new power for expedited congressional review.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Discussing the implications of a legislative measure on congressional powers.

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