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Summer Lee: But you know that, sir, by the laws that the Congress of the United States passed.

On the recordFebruary 4, 2013
But you know that, sir, by the laws that the Congress of the United States passed.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Jackson Lee emphasizes that law enforcement relies on laws established by Congress.

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