On the recordFebruary 8, 1995
If a person is probably innocent, which is, I mean, that is what your words are, probably innocent, I submit to you he should be given a shot, and that is all this amendment says.
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govinfo.govIf a person is probably innocent, which is, I mean, that is what your words are, probably innocent, I submit to you he should be given a shot, and that is all this amendment says.
Discussing the importance of giving a chance to those who may be innocent during a debate on an amendment.
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