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Mazie K. Hirono: “It is necessary to have attorneys represent these individuals in order to hold the Government to that high burden of…”

On the recordOctober 4, 2023
It is necessary to have attorneys represent these individuals in order to hold the Government to that high burden of proof that is required under the law.
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Mazie K. Hirono
Hawaii

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Stresses the role of attorneys in ensuring government accountability in legal proceedings.

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