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David Vitter: “I think the political rationale behind it is to avoid coming back to us for anything.”

On the recordMay 19, 2009
I think the political rationale behind it is to avoid coming back to us for anything.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Vitter criticizes the flexibility in statute interpretation.

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