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On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
I think one of the most important reforms that could be made would be to eliminate the profit motive that is inherent in civil forfeiture.
Said by
Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the need to remove profit incentives from IRS asset seizures to prevent abuse.

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