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John Conyers: the really significant thing we are doing by passing this bill, and I certainly urge its adoption, is what the gentleman…

On the recordMay 7, 1996
the really significant thing we are doing by passing this bill, and I certainly urge its adoption, is what the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Fox] was creative enough to come forward with. This is to send a message to those who would commit jury tampering and witness tampering that, if they commit that, they are really going to get the book thrown at them.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the implications of a bill related to jury and witness tampering.

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