A fundamental principle of our criminal justice system is that an individual should not be subjected to prosecution and conviction unless he or she intentionally engages in wrongful conduct or conduct that they knew was unlawful.
Conyers emphasizes the importance of intent in criminal justice.
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You got a good point, but we are going to be able to get it passed. Let's let it go to the courts.
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