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Chris Smith: Justice delayed is justice denied, but my deepest concern is justice delayed in perpetuity is an outrage.

On the recordMay 14, 2013
Justice delayed is justice denied, but my deepest concern is justice delayed in perpetuity is an outrage.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith expresses concern over ongoing delays in achieving justice.

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