On the recordSeptember 3, 2020
The data shows that we are still enjoying historically low rates of violent crime. What we can't do is cherry-pick data or use anecdotal evidence to drive policy or to feed political agendas.
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msnbc.comEditor's note · Context
Obama rebutted claims that video evidence of police misconduct increased crime rates.
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