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John Conyers: I thank the gentleman for describing what my tone ought to be for the victims' families. However, I know victims'…

On the recordMarch 13, 1996
I thank the gentleman for describing what my tone ought to be for the victims' families. However, I know victims' families that oppose the death penalty. They do not want them executed in 10 years or 2 years or 2 days, because they happen to have another view from the distinguished chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the views of victims' families on the death penalty.

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