I derive no pleasure from prosecuting a man, even though I know he's guilty; do you think I could sleep at night or look at myself in the mirror in the morning if I hounded an innocent man?
Jim GarrisonAbout author
- Author's profession: Public Servant
- Nationality: american
- Born: November 20, 1921
- Died: October 21, 1992
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