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James Traficant: Reclaiming my time, I do not care if it is a Democrat or Republican, we are all Americans. We are expanding the power of…

On the recordMarch 28, 1996
Reclaiming my time, I do not care if it is a Democrat or Republican, we are all Americans. We are expanding the power of the Presidency. That is not good for our country, Mr. Speaker.

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Discussing concerns about the expansion of presidential power.

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