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George H.W. Bush: It would require advance Federal approval of thousands of State and local government decisions.

On the recordJuly 21, 1992
It would require advance Federal approval of thousands of State and local government decisions.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 5236 - Voting Rights Extension Act of 1992

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