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Raúl Grijalva: This law is not a law that is abused. This is a law that Presidents have used as a last resort, on many occasions.

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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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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

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