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On the recordOctober 31, 2011
Today's hearing provides us an opportunity to evaluate our current statutory authorities, law enforcement tools, and resources for protecting the American people from the serious and ever growing threat of international organized crime.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of evaluating resources against international organized crime.

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