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“One of the things I learned is that you've got to deal with the underlying social problems if you want to have an impact on crime - that it's not a coincidence that you see the greatest amount of violent crime where you see the greatest amount of social dysfunction.”

Quote by Eric Holder

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Eric Holder, born on January 21, 1951, is a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the 82nd United States Attorney General from 2009 to 2015. Holder is known for his extensive legal career and his role in shaping significant policy decisions during his tenure as Attorney General. more

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