On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
Holding offenders accountable is a priority; and I acknowledge that a higher conviction rate is one factor among many that may increase a victim's confidence in the system.
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congress.govKirsten Gillibrand: “Holding offenders accountable is a priority; and I acknowledge that a higher conviction rate is one factor among many…”
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Gillibrand emphasizes the importance of accountability and conviction rates for victim confidence.
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