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Eric Holder: Youth violence is not a Chicago problem. Any more than it is a black problem, a white problem, or a Hispanic problem. It…

On the recordOctober 6, 2009
Youth violence is not a Chicago problem. Any more than it is a black problem, a white problem, or a Hispanic problem. It is something that affects communities big and small and people of all races and all colors. It is an American problem.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Eric Holder emphasizes that youth violence is a nationwide issue, not confined to Chicago or any specific racial group.

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