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On the recordFebruary 8, 1995
The question, if I can phrase it, is: Why are we looking to put technicalities in the way of an innocent person coming before the court? That is just as wrong. That is even worse because you are taking away a life.
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Gary Ackerman
New York

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Addressing concerns about legal technicalities affecting innocent individuals in court.

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