06/13/1988
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"These measures will simplify the justice system and make it more likely that those who commit crimes pay a price."
"Since the early days of this administration, we've been working to make America a safer place for all our citizens."
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution of the United States of America."
"Crime is clearly one of the most serious problems we face today."