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John Conyers actually said...

The right of a criminal defendant to legal counsel is one of the hallmarks of our Constitution.

03/25/2009

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John James Conyers

deceased

usa, Michigan

1,211 Quotes

Born5/16/1929

Died10/27/2019 (aged 90)

PartyDemocratic

  • U.S. House of Representatives

    1/3/1965 - 12/31/2017
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