In a real sense there cannot be restitution, but this is a small way that a small part can be restored where people, survivors or their heirs lost assets, they were either expropriated or stolen or in other ways lost. ... It is a small step that we can take to bring a small measure of justice when full justice cannot begin to be restored. So I would very much rise in support of this proposal and urge its unanimous support.
Mike Levin: “In a real sense there cannot be restitution, but this is a small way that a small part can be restored where people…”
On the recordJune 4, 2002
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Discussing a proposal for restitution related to lost assets during a floor speech.
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