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ly desires that result, whatever the likelihood of that result happening from his conduct." United Stalest Bailey, 444 U.S. 394, 404 (1980), quoting United States' United States Gypsum Co., 438 U.S. 422, 445 (1978).7 The Supreme Court has repeatedly interpreted this language to require that the illegal activity

to which the legislation is addressed. After all, it is a first principle that the Constitution creates a federal government of enumerated powers. See United States v.= 514 U.S. 549, 552 (1995) ("Just as the separation and independence of the coordinate branches of the Federal Government serve to prevent the a

h, a healthy balance of power between the States and the Federal Government will reduce the risk of tyranny and abuse from either front.") (quoting Gregory v. Ashcroft, 501 U.S. 452, 458 (1997 Thus, Congress's power to legislate in this area is constrained by the Commerce Clause. As demonstrates, the EFTA0017625

Whoever, using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States knowingly persuades, induces, entices or coerces any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years, to engage in prostitution or any sexual

"constitutionally mandated division of authority was adopted by the Framers to ensure protection of our fundamental liberties." Id. at 552, quoting Gregory v. Ashcroft, 501 U.S. 452, 458 (1991). The Lopez majority concluded that the statute before the Court "upsets the federal balance to a degree that renders it a

Whoever, using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States knowingly persuades, induces, entices or coerces any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years, to engage in prostitution or any sexual

"constitutionally mandated division of authority was adopted by the Framers to ensure protection of our fundamental liberties." Id at 552, quoting Gregory v. Ashcroft, 501 U.S. 452, 458 (1991). The Lopez majority concluded that the statute before the Court "upsets the federal balance to a degree that renders it a