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On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
Thus, most, if not all, investigations of alleged election crimes must await the end of the election to which the allegations relate.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the importance of timing in investigating election-related crimes.

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