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James Lankford: “The challenge that I see on this is how to continue to give Congress its legislative powers that are required by the…”

On the recordApril 27, 2015
The challenge that I see on this is how to continue to give Congress its legislative powers that are required by the Constitution
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the importance of maintaining Congressional legislative powers.

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