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Jerry Nadler: “The power of eminent domain is an extraordinary one and should be used rarely and with great care.”

On the recordApril 17, 2013
The power of eminent domain is an extraordinary one and should be used rarely and with great care.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Nadler emphasizes the careful use of eminent domain due to its potential for abuse.

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