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On the recordFebruary 10, 1995
And the same thing with a medium security prison. We cannot build a prison for the amount of money that is in the amendment that I have brought forward, but yet in the absence of this amendment being made available, 11 communities will go without a program dealing with any antigang activities. I think it is a clear choice.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the need for funding for antigang programs during a debate.

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