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Bob Goodlatte: “I think the overall effectiveness of the rule of law is weakened when you don't take into account a requirement that you…”

On the recordJuly 10, 2014
I think the overall effectiveness of the rule of law is weakened when you don't take into account a requirement that you have a showing of mens rea.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Goodlatte expresses concern over the lack of intent requirements in law.

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