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Brad Sherman: And I would point out, this is clearly interstate commerce. This is clearly Federal jurisdiction, legal, and we have…

On the recordJuly 9, 2019
And I would point out, this is clearly interstate commerce. This is clearly Federal jurisdiction, legal, and we have granted you the power. Please use it.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman emphasizes the federal jurisdiction over interstate commerce and urges action.

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