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“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordJune 3, 2013
I think that victim's agency needs to be considered carefully and that in many cases a victim would probably prefer not to have that happen, for reasons of confidentiality, safety, retaliation.
Said by
Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Senator Shaheen emphasizes the importance of considering victims' preferences and fears.

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