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Mike Thompson: I understand that. I also understand that the Federal court is not the place to determine how much wine one can bring…

On the recordAugust 3, 1999
I understand that. I also understand that the Federal court is not the place to determine how much wine one can bring back if one decides to go to the vineyards of Virginia over the course of a weekend that one spends here in D.C.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the appropriateness of federal court jurisdiction over personal matters.

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