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On the recordNovember 26, 2007
Hans Peterson made a calculated decision. He felt that he would have better treatment if he went into the French judicial system and left the United States. I think that it was a clear calculation on his part. I hate to see him benefit or profit from that decision.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Senator Durbin comments on Hans Peterson's decision to seek refuge in the French judicial system to avoid U.S. prosecution.

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