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Henry Hyde: “I just want to say the reason the gentlewoman's subsequent amendment is flawed is it continues to erode the notion of…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 1995
I just want to say the reason the gentlewoman's subsequent amendment is flawed is it continues to erode the notion of block grants, which is that the call for where these policemen should go and with what equipment shall be made by the unit of local government, not us here in Washington. It is that simple.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Discussing concerns about an amendment related to block grants for local law enforcement.

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