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Patrick Leahy: “Justice delayed is often justice denied, so district courts must be able to process cases in a timely manner.”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2009
Justice delayed is often justice denied, so district courts must be able to process cases in a timely manner.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of timely justice in district courts.

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