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On the recordApril 21, 2015
The worst-case scenario for us and for you in law enforcement is to say I suspect there is illegal activity going on and I can do nothing about it.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford emphasizes the danger of being unable to act on suspected illegal activities.

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