Diana DeGette actually said...

I want to echo, this is a rough topic, Mr. Patterson, and we know you haven't been there that long. But we also know that it's urgent that we get this right.

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DeGette stresses the urgency of addressing the issues discussed for public safety.

03/19/2018

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