Jun 24, 2009
I, along with my colleague Frank Pallone have introduced the Accountability in Deferred Prosecution Act of 2009, H.R. 1947.
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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
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Jun 24, 2009
And there should be some type of ombudsman there for the corporation to say, 'The fees are outrageous. What they are doing is outrageous. It is unnecessary. The expenses are too great,' but they really can't do it.
Jun 24, 2009
However, an even more essential concern has emerged through these deferred prosecution agreements and that is the lack of any checks and balances within the system.
Jun 24, 2009
We must not allow deferred prosecution to become a form of deferred justice.
Jun 24, 2009
I certainly would have signed on, and I believe I am signed on now, as a matter of fact, as a co-sponsor.
Jun 24, 2009
I believe there needs to be a change in the way that the monitors are chosen, an impartial, fair manner.
Jun 24, 2009
I want to commend first of all the U.S attorney for the northern district for having the courage to do that.
Jun 24, 2009
No one here, including myself, is in a position of defending corrupt corporations or arguing against their full prosecution by the law.
Jun 24, 2009
I want to thank Chairman Conyers and Chairman Cohen for allowing me to testify before this Subcommittee.
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