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Patrick Leahy: “It is a constitutional duty. It is also common sense.”

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
It is a constitutional duty. It is also common sense.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the importance of disclosing exculpatory evidence in trials.

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