Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
The most powerful weapon we have to reduce crime in the city is not any of our guns or other equipment. It is the trust of the community.
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes community trust over firearms in crime reduction.

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