Patrick Leahy actually said...

I want to assert the proposition here that a prosecutor should not make their decision or allow their decision in any way to be influenced by legislative opinion.

Context

Leahy emphasizes the importance of prosecutorial independence from legislative influence.

11/17/2009

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