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John McCain: We pass these laws saying you must do this, but then there is no penalty when they do not do it.

On the recordMay 11, 2010
We pass these laws saying you must do this, but then there is no penalty when they do not do it.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain highlights the lack of consequences for not enforcing laws.

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