Political Quotes

On the recordJune 12, 2013
If you're not going to prosecute him, why not tell him? Why not tell him?
Said by
Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Goodlatte questions the rationale behind not informing a suspect if prosecution is not intended.

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