“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordJune 19, 2011
This legislation has provided state and local police with the funding they need to hire or retain officers who would otherwise have to be let go due to budget challenges.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Coons discusses the importance of funding for police hiring programs.

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