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On the recordFebruary 14, 1995
I believe the cops on the beat are critically important total law enforcement. My chief of police in Prince Georges County strongly supports it, my police in Maryland support, and I rise in strong support of the Conyers-Schumer amendment.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Expressing support for the Conyers-Schumer amendment during a debate.

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