05/05/2009
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"There are programs that provide and authorize grants to help State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials."
"If the States had the capacity to deal with this issue, that's the preferred route."
"I'm proud to be a co-sponsor of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009."
"The legislation has been stalled far too long and it's time to act."