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John McCain: The state is not empowered to address some issues such as the Endangered Species Act and others that are Federal law.

On the recordNovember 4, 2009
The state is not empowered to address some issues such as the Endangered Species Act and others that are Federal law.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain highlights the limitations of state power regarding federal laws.

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