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On the recordNovember 24, 1991
I have been calling on the Congress to pass a tough crime bill that will remove the handcuffs from law enforcement and end needless delays in the criminal justice system.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Crime Bill

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