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Tom Cotton: I think Mr. Grayson has raised at least one hypothetical in which my amendment could be over-broad if someone in the…

On the recordMay 21, 2013
I think Mr. Grayson has raised at least one hypothetical in which my amendment could be over-broad if someone in the third degree of consanguinity has naturalized and become an American citizen.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Cotton acknowledges Grayson's concerns about the potential overreach of his amendment.

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