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Dianne Feinstein: “I think any statute lasts a ``New York minute.'' Let me state why. I think there is bureaucratic inertia. At our caucus…”

On the recordApril 26, 2000
I think any statute lasts a ``New York minute.'' Let me state why. I think there is bureaucratic inertia. At our caucus yesterday, to be very frank, I was amazed at Members' reactions. We are trying to give victims certain basic rights. I almost came out of the caucus feeling somewhat un-American because I am trying to do something that can stand the test of universal time to improve a very convoluted, difficult administration of justice process in this country, to ensure victims a certain participation in the process.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Discussing the challenges of enacting victims' rights legislation.

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