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On the recordMay 10, 1995
I think, respectfully, that is not a proper reading of what the Supreme Court said in the Carbone case. I will just refer you to page 8 of the committee report which quotes the language of Justice O'Connor in which she states quite unequivocally: It is within Congress' power to authorize local imposition of flow control.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Discussing the Supreme Court's ruling in the Carbone case during a legislative debate.

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