While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power of eminent domain for those purposes that specifically serve the public good, condemning property solely to implement economic development plans is not serving the public good.
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- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: June 3, 1937
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