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On the recordFebruary 14, 1995
I mean no disrespect, but there is an incredible arrogance; I suppose it is an unconscious arrogance; in the position that Washington knows best. Yes, there is a police program in place. That is the problem. It is their program instead of local government's program. This bill that we are advancing provides for local advisory boards. Now the gentleman from New Mexico said he has held 1,000 town meetings and he knows best. Well, I am not sure that I would have the, I do not know another word, arrogance, to say that I know more about every nook and cranny of my district and its needs for public safety and fighting crime than the local police, and the sheriff's office, the local prosecutor, representatives from the local court system, representatives from the local school board system, representatives from community groups. I mean, a little humility. These are the people fighting the problem in their front yard.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the need for local input in public safety programs during a debate on a related bill.

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