John F. Kennedy: “The right to competent counsel must be assured to every man accused of…”

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The right to competent counsel must be assured to every man accused of crime in Federal court, regardless of his means.

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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy asserts the necessity of providing legal counsel to all individuals accused of crimes, regardless of their financial status.

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John F. Kennedy: “The right to competent counsel must be assured to every man accused of crime in Federal court, regardless of his means.”