04/05/2011
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"It's disappointing that these messaging programs were prioritized over the budget's critical missions in fully addressing the surge in violent crime."
"We produced a strong, bipartisan bill in the Senate, even with complicated dynamics that were outside of our control."
"The murder rate has surged 30 percent in 2020. It's the largest increase in over 50 years."
"It is absolutely critical the Department of Justice support State and local law enforcement, both through grant programs and through joint law enforcement operations."