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On the recordJune 30, 2010
make sure that every single person gets the opportunity to come before the Court and gets the opportunity to make his best case and gets a fair shake.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the need for equal access to the courts for everyone.

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