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On the recordJune 21, 2021
Our young men, the ones that are most likely to be the victims, but also the perpetrators of crime have to know at the earliest possible stage, their destiny is not preordained to be picking up a gun or an early death.
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Lori Lightfoot
Democratic · Illinois

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Lori Lightfoot discusses the importance of guiding young men away from violence and crime.

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