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Al Franken: the law gives people the right to have their day in court to defend their rights.

On the recordJanuary 30, 2012
the law gives people the right to have their day in court to defend their rights.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken states that the law allows individuals to seek justice if their rights are violated.

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