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On the recordMarch 23, 1994
recent statistics reveal a dramatic increase in violent crime. It is this increase that has everyone frightened. Violent crime creates a climate of fear in our community that has a substantial impact on how we live and go about our daily lives. It is no wonder that people are concerned. They do not want to live in fear. They are ready for tough measures to combat violent crime. The American people want tougher sentencing. They want more vigilant and effective prosecution. They want it made clear that violent criminals can rely on being pursued, caught, and punished by a society that will not tolerate their actions. We need a crime bill that implements a comprehensive justice, an uncompromising attack on crime. The crime bill before us today enacts this justice. It is tough and smart. It will remove criminals from our streets, making them safe for our citizens.
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Butler Derrick
Democratic · South Carolina
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Addressing the increase in violent crime and the need for a comprehensive crime bill.

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