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On the recordApril 25, 2023
We are letting people out more than we ever have in our history. Crime rates are going up in the cities more than we've ever seen because of the new, ultra-left philosophy that we have on criminals.
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Jeff Van Drew
Republican · New Jersey

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Van Drew criticizes leniency towards criminals and rising crime rates.

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