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Jerry Nadler: The President could not declare a national emergency because too many people of color are voting.

On the recordFebruary 27, 2019
The President could not declare a national emergency because too many people of color are voting.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Nadler argues against the President's misuse of emergency powers related to voting.

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