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Janet Napolitano: Senator Lieberman in his comments began with the fact that there have been decreasing violent crime statistics in the…

On the recordMarch 24, 2009
Senator Lieberman in his comments began with the fact that there have been decreasing violent crime statistics in the United States so why are we doing this.
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Janet Napolitano

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Napolitano references Lieberman's point about declining crime rates questioning the need for increased efforts.

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