I am sick of hearing, the fault is the trial lawyers, the fault is the user who doesn't put on the seat belt.
Janice Schakowsky: “I am sick of hearing, the fault is the trial lawyers, the fault is the user who doesn't put on the seat belt.”
On the recordMay 18, 2015
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Schakowsky criticizes blaming victims instead of implementing safety measures.
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