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Richard Burr: Is there a significant difference between the word 'may' and 'shall' from a legal standpoint?

On the recordApril 21, 2009
Is there a significant difference between the word 'may' and 'shall' from a legal standpoint?
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Richard Burr
Republican · North Carolina

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Senator Burr questions the legal implications of the terms 'may' and 'shall'.

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