Patrick Leahy said "I think as judges we have to be very concerned about the rights of defendants, especially in capital cases." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 29, 2003

I think as judges we have to be very concerned about the rights of defendants, especially in capital cases.

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Patrick Leahy

Democratic · Vermont

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Jan 29, 2003

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Emphasizing the importance of defendants' rights in capital cases.

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