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On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
I am proud that virtually every public safety officer in my great state of West Virginia has stood up and recognized how essential this bill really is for strengthening their ability to do their jobs.
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Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia

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Rockefeller emphasizes the bill's importance for public safety in West Virginia.

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