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Frank Riggs: If the gentleman from Texas will yield, let me say this: I want to stop just short of suggesting that perhaps scare…

On the recordFebruary 14, 1995
If the gentleman from Texas will yield, let me say this: I want to stop just short of suggesting that perhaps scare tactics have been used in this debate. Local officials need help we all admit from the Federal Government in fighting local crime problems, and the burden in hand is, of course, the funding under last year's crimes bill. All we are saying is we think we can take a better approach and actually maximize discretion and decisionmaking in our bill. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
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Frank Riggs
California

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Discussing the need for federal support in local crime issues during a debate.

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