On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
But Mr. Bitkower, I think it is very clear that most of us on the Committee recognize that there is an important role for Congress to play in this.
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congress.govBut Mr. Bitkower, I think it is very clear that most of us on the Committee recognize that there is an important role for Congress to play in this.
Cicilline emphasizes Congress's crucial role in legislative matters.
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Crime prevention is a serious topic, and it deserves serious discussion, but that's not what this hearing is about.
The problem is that you are using this as a political stunt unrelated to real concerns about public safety around this country.
Make no mistake. If the concern about addressing violent crime addressed by my Republican colleagues was genuine, they would have acted.