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Al Franken: It is a grave concern if we foreclose the opportunity for a victim to have their day in court to be fully heard.

On the recordOctober 6, 2009
It is a grave concern if we foreclose the opportunity for a victim to have their day in court to be fully heard.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken expresses concern about limiting victims' access to the courts.

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