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John Hoeven: “If that is the position of the Department of Justice, that when we actually engage in a friendly discussion, we lose our…”

On the recordJune 28, 2017
If that is the position of the Department of Justice, that when we actually engage in a friendly discussion, we lose our rights, I would suggest to every State government, they sue you immediately.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Hoeven criticizes the DOJ's stance on state rights during negotiations.

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