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Patrick Leahy: “I have never seen a greater injustice to a Member of Congress.”

On the recordNovember 7, 2011
I have never seen a greater injustice to a Member of Congress.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Chairman Leahy comments on perceived misconduct in a case involving a congressman.

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