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Patrick Leahy: “No one should be contemplating raiding this vital resource for crime victims for some shortsighted, short-term…”

On the recordApril 12, 2011
No one should be contemplating raiding this vital resource for crime victims for some shortsighted, short-term advantage.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the importance of protecting the Crime Victims Fund from short-term exploitation.

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