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Elton Gallegly: I cannot let the statement pass, and I thank the gentleman for yielding, that all law enforcement opposes it when I know…

On the recordSeptember 11, 1996
I cannot let the statement pass, and I thank the gentleman for yielding, that all law enforcement opposes it when I know my good friend, the gentleman from California [Mr. Berman], knows that not to be true. In fact, just 3 days ago one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the country, the California Sheriffs Association, strongly endorsed it. The National Alliance endorsed it. A large portion of the rank and file of the Fraternal Order of Police endorsed it. So I would say to the gentleman the cops on the street support it.
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Elton Gallegly
California

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Addressing law enforcement support for a specific piece of legislation.

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