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John Fleming: “It is inappropriate, in fact, I think unconstitutional to require someone to be guilty until proven innocent.”

On the recordJune 23, 2014
It is inappropriate, in fact, I think unconstitutional to require someone to be guilty until proven innocent.
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John Fleming
Republican · Louisiana

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Fleming argues against regulations that penalize law-abiding citizens regarding ivory possession.

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