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David Vitter: When you are talking about poisons, the States ought to have the ability to protect their citizens.

On the recordMarch 17, 2015
When you are talking about poisons, the States ought to have the ability to protect their citizens.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Arguing for state rights to regulate harmful substances.

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