"In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Kelo v. City of New London, I have been concerned that states and municipalities could use this decision to expand their power of eminent domain--whether for the benefit of private parties or for public projects--to the detriment of those who are the le..."
"They have really turned it into a public purpose clause or a public benefit clause."
"Isn't it correct that there was objection to the Supreme Court decision in this matter because they added this new concept of economic development to expand the tax base?"
"I don't like the Kelo decision of the Supreme Court, and neither do I like the bill that was put in for this..."
"While I believe the power of eminent domain can and has been abused--particularly with respect to those lacking economic or political power--I have come to conclude that for the time being we should a..."
"I agree very much with Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who represents one of the poorest congressional districts in an urban area..."
"While I believe that eminent domain can and has been abused, particularly with respect to those lacking this economic and/or political power..."
"Fortunately, his record can withstand this partisan attack."
"Unnecessarily provocative language demeans the seriousness of the work we do in this Committee."
"I am the only Member of this Committee that voted to pass the 1965 Voting Rights Act."
"It was Tom Perez's major priority from day one to restore the traditions of the Civil Rights Division."