On the recordApril 15, 2013
This law is not a law that is abused. This is a law that Presidents have used as a last resort, on many occasions.
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congress.govThis law is not a law that is abused. This is a law that Presidents have used as a last resort, on many occasions.
Defense of the Antiquities Act's historical use by Presidents.
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