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Henry Hyde: “I am saying the rule ought to require you to have exercised due diligence to get all of the evidence that leads to your…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 1995
I am saying the rule ought to require you to have exercised due diligence to get all of the evidence that leads to your innocence. That is my point.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Discussing the importance of due diligence in legal proceedings.

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