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Rick Scott: “Under the Constitution, states have the 'police power' and should have primary jurisdiction over crimes.”

On the recordMarch 26, 2014
Under the Constitution, states have the 'police power' and should have primary jurisdiction over crimes.
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Rick Scott
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Scott argues for state jurisdiction over criminal matters, criticizing federal involvement.

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