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On the recordApril 16, 2013
I have every confidence that our law enforcement and intelligence personnel will bring the perpetrators of this horrible crime to justice.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin expresses confidence in law enforcement following the Boston Marathon bombing.

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