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Zoe Lofgren: I would just point out that the legal experts in the country have urged that we not change the antislavery law. We do…

On the recordAugust 1, 2014
I would just point out that the legal experts in the country have urged that we not change the antislavery law. We do recognize the need for resources to make that law work. I can't help but notice that the Republican majority is denying the resources to actually adjudicate these cases in the bill that was before us yesterday. I think it is ironic to say it doesn't work and then say we won't give you the resources to allow you to enforce the law. It is hypocrisy at its worst.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California
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Aug 1, 2014

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