[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 23, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 23, 1994]
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               COMPREHENSIVE JUSTICE IS CRIME BILL'S GOAL

  (Mr. DERRICK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DERRICK. Mr. Speaker, recent statistics reveal a dramatic 
increase in violent crime. It is this increase that has everyone 
frightened. Violent crime creates a climate of fear in our community 
that has a substantial impact on how we live and go about our daily 
lives. It is no wonder that people are concerned. They do not want to 
live in fear. They are ready for tough measures to combat violent 
crime.
  The American people want tougher sentencing. They want more vigilant 
and effective prosecution. They want it made clear that violent 
criminals can rely on being pursued, caught, and punished by a society 
that will not tolerate their actions.
  We need a crime bill that implements a comprehensive justice, an 
uncompromising attack on crime. The crime bill before us today enacts 
this justice. It is tough and smart. It will remove criminals from our 
streets, making them safe for our citizens.

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