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John McCain: “Secretary Gates, if the effective date of the law were postponed, how could current law be enforced pending that date?”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
Secretary Gates, if the effective date of the law were postponed, how could current law be enforced pending that date?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain asks about enforcement of current laws if the repeal is delayed.

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