Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
Sanctuary City decisions are usually made by politicians and not police chiefs.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes that political decisions shape law enforcement priorities, not police chiefs.

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