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Patrick Leahy: “Everybody knows that Ted Stevens was a friend of mine, but even if Ted Stevens was somebody I never knew, I would be…”

On the recordJune 5, 2012
Everybody knows that Ted Stevens was a friend of mine, but even if Ted Stevens was somebody I never knew, I would be bringing this hearing because I believe that prosecutors bear unique responsibilities in maintaining the integrity of our criminal justice system.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the importance of prosecutors in the justice system, regardless of personal connections.

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