On the recordJune 21, 2020
I think what we need to do is to get serious about addressing the social ills that cause decay in communities in the first place.
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transcripts.cnn.comVal Demings: “I think what we need to do is to get serious about addressing the social ills that cause decay in communities in the…”
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Demings argues for addressing root social issues rather than solely relying on police to fix societal problems.
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