Patrick Leahy actually said...

We have to act quickly and decisively to shore up State and local law enforcement or face reversal of the really great strides we made in the '90s at reducing crime.

Context

Leahy emphasizes the urgent need for support to prevent crime increase during the recession.

01/07/2009

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