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On the recordSeptember 26, 2006
The federal government must do something about that. We have laws, and they should be enforced.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Senator Reid emphasizes the need for federal enforcement of laws against abuses in polygamous communities.

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