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Lamar Smith: it is breathtaking to have a president that ignores this, and abuses his executive authority, in my judgment.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
it is breathtaking to have a president that ignores this, and abuses his executive authority, in my judgment.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith criticizes the president for overstepping executive authority regarding agreements.

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