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On the recordJune 10, 2013
I would hope any local prosecutor who knew what they were doing would not be taking the position almost of blaming the victims.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the need for accountability in sexual misconduct cases.

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