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On the recordJune 16, 2011
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.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton criticizes the hearing for undermining legal processes.

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