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Russell Pearce: The deterrence factor this legislation brought about was clearly instrumental in our unprecedented drop in crime.

On the recordApril 23, 2012
The deterrence factor this legislation brought about was clearly instrumental in our unprecedented drop in crime.
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Russell Pearce

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SB 1070 effectively deterred crime in Arizona.

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