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The omission of mens rea essentially sets citizens up to be ambushed.

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Warning against the lack of a mens rea standard in law.

07/18/2013

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John James Conyers
deceased

usa, Michigan

1,493 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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