Adrian Smith: “``. . . and to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 2015

``. . . and to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.'' Section 9: ``The migration or importation of such persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person.''

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Adrian Smith

Republican · Nebraska

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Jan 9, 2015

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