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Chris Van Hollen: I think it was rightfully interpreted at the time as weakening the authority.

On the recordJuly 18, 2018
I think it was rightfully interpreted at the time as weakening the authority.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing a previous decision that reduced enforcement authority.

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