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On the recordJune 13, 2021
Unfortunately, politicians from both political parties throughout the past year have gone beyond what the Constitution prescribes for congressional action.
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Howard Griffith
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Griffith criticizes bipartisan actions during COVID-19 as unconstitutional.

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