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On the recordMay 6, 2013
One cannot effectively tackle crime and improve the lives of citizens without addressing the root causes and putting in place government controls to prevent corruption and increase transparency.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin stresses the need for addressing root causes of crime for effective governance.

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