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On the recordJune 19, 2011
I like to think we have moved from the days where if you know something, you might tell them; otherwise, you do not.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy reflects on the evolution of communication in law enforcement.

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