Patrick Leahy actually said...

It does not make any difference whether it is a family member, a current or past spouse, a boyfriend or girlfriend, an acquaintance or a stranger. It is a crime. It is a crime. It is a crime.

Context

Stressing that domestic violence is a crime regardless of the relationship.

06/09/2009

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