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While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power of eminent domain for those

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"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"

- Solomon Ortiz

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This quote is written / told by Solomon Ortiz somewhere between June 3, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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