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On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
I have yet to hear a single argument that this legislation in H.R. 8 is unconstitutional.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline challenges opponents to provide constitutional objections to H.R. 8.

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