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Lateefah Simon: “I will take your word it is nine rather than eight. But the point is, this is not something startlingly new. Those…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
I will take your word it is nine rather than eight. But the point is, this is not something startlingly new. Those provisions are in to prevent Government abuse. And I think we have had Government abuse.
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Lateefah Simon
California

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Discussing government abuse and preventive measures during a debate.

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