Richard Durbin actually said...

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.

Context

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

11/26/2007

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