Raúl Grijalva said "This law is not a law that is abused. This is a law that Presidents have used as a last resort, on many occasions." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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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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Defense of the Antiquities Act's historical use by Presidents.

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