Bob Barr: “In other words, just to clarify this point, I appreciate the…”

On the recordAugust 3, 1999

In other words, just to clarify this point, I appreciate the indulgence of the gentleman from California. If in fact the law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21 in the recipient State is based on a legitimate public interest and public safety, not on economic protectionism, then under the scenario that I indicated, the attorney general of the recipient State could, under this legislation as proposed to be amended by the gentleman from California, seek injunctive relief.

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Discussing the implications of a proposed amendment related to alcohol sales and public safety.

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