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On the recordJuly 24, 2014
When it comes to criminal law, only those matters that cannot be handled by the States need to be addressed by the Federal Government.
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for federal intervention only when states cannot manage criminal issues.

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