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John Conyers: Thank you, sir. Why are we passing this law if the conduct we are prohibiting is already illegal?

On the recordFebruary 9, 2012
Thank you, sir. Why are we passing this law if the conduct we are prohibiting is already illegal?
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan
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Feb 9, 2012

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