I think less power in Washington and more power to people around the country and state and local governments is a better. You get way better outcomes for our country. But On this particular issue, where federal elections are concerned, we do have authority and we ought to ensure, if nothing else, that noncitizens aren't voting in American elections. I think that's a straightforward issue and one that doesn't get you crosswise with a belief that, you know, we ought to preserve power for the states. (08:51–08:57)
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Asserts that the federal government has authority over federal elections and should ensure noncitizens do not vote.
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