Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

But, Mr. Chairman, today's hearing makes unfortunate history with an unprecedented appearance of an abuse of the rule of law and constitutional due process.

Context

Norton criticizes the hearing for undermining legal processes.

06/16/2011

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