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Ken Cuccinelli: “I believe what we are doing is we are arguing for States rights when it is politically expedient to do so.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
I believe what we are doing is we are arguing for States rights when it is politically expedient to do so.
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Ken Cuccinelli
Virginia

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Cuccinelli critiques the inconsistent application of states' rights in politics.

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