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On the recordMarch 2, 2010
I wish that those who are as concerned about the national debt now... I do not blame it on law enforcement.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes shared responsibility for public safety and critiques concerns about national debt.

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