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Chuck Schumer: I think ask the American people, ``Who do you want to leave it to, your local police chief or your local politician,''…

On the recordFebruary 14, 1995
I think ask the American people, ``Who do you want to leave it to, your local police chief or your local politician,'' they would say----
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Discussing local governance and public trust in law enforcement.

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