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On the recordMarch 5, 2019
It is imperative that we not compromise public safety in the name of being penny wise and pound foolish.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Lujan references a former chairman's principle on public safety and budget priorities.

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