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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Nicole Galloway on Crime
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nicole Galloway on other issues.
  • Ban choke holds and no-knock warrants. (Nov 2020)
  • Need answers on probation, parole reward program. (Feb 2020)
Eric Greitens on Crime
Republican Governor (resigned): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
  • The defund-the-police movement has led to rising violence. (Apr 2021)
  • OpEd: most pro-police governor in the country. (Mar 2021)
  • Facing trial for felony charge of invasion of privacy. (Apr 2018)
  • Fight Ferguson Effect with Blue Alert to empower police. (Jan 2017)
  • Get first responders needed training, equipment, & support. (Oct 2015)
Mike Kehoe on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Kehoe on other issues.
  • Against policies that raise taxes, defund police departments. (Sep 2020)
Peter Kinder on Crime
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Kinder on other issues.
  • Preserve law & order, even when there are riots & looting. (Sep 2015)
Chris Koster on Crime
Democratic challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Koster on other issues.
  • Deliver justice to those who break our laws. (Sep 2015)
Jim Neely on Crime
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Neely on other issues.
  • Don't expand definition of "dangerous felonies". (May 2020)
  • Let courts reduce life-without-parole to include parole. (Jan 2020)
  • Death penalty too easy; force perverts to do hard labor. (May 2019)
Mike Parson on Crime
Republican governor of Missouri: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Parson on other issues.
  • Require de-escalation and bias recognition police training. (Jan 2021)
  • Time to stand up and support law enforcement. (Nov 2020)
  • Expand "dangerous felonies" to include guns & less probation. (Jul 2020)
  • I am not interested in building more prisons. (Jan 2020)

Senate:

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Angelica Earl on Crime
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Angelica Earl on other issues.
  • Prison not the solution for victimless crimes. (Sep 2017)
Josh Hawley on Crime
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Josh Hawley on other issues.
  • Use anti-riot laws on crowds protesting police shootings. (Sep 2017)
  • Apply consumer protection laws to pursue human traffickers. (Apr 2017)
Jason Kander on Crime
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Kander on other issues.
  • End school-to-prison pipeline. (Oct 2016)
  • Go after fraudsters big & small: scam artists & corporations. (Apr 2015)
Claire McCaskill on Crime
Democratic Sr Senator; previously state Auditor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Claire McCaskill on other issues.
  • 1980s: Specialized in prosecuting arson & sex crimes. (Nov 2013)
  • Increase sentences for repeat violent criminals. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 64% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Tony Monetti on Crime
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Monetti on other issues.
  • Stronger emphasis on policing. (Oct 2017)
Austin Petersen on Crime
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Austin Petersen on other issues.
  • End mandatory minimums. (Oct 2017)

House:

William Lacy Clay on Crime
Democratic Representative (MO-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for William Lacy Clay on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Emmanuel Cleaver on Crime
Democratic Representative (MO-5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Emmanuel Cleaver on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Abolish the federal death penalty. (Sep 2011)
  • Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 46% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Samuel Graves on Crime
Republican Representative (MO-6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Samuel Graves on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Vicky Hartzler on Crime
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 38% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Billy Long on Crime
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 46% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Blaine Luetkemeyer on Crime
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Blaine Luetkemeyer on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Jason Smith on Crime
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Smith on other issues.
  • Rated Don't compromise community safety with sentencing reform. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 38% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Ann Wagner on Crime
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ann Wagner on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Matt Blunt on Crime
Republican MO Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Matt Blunt on other issues.
  • Supports the death penalty. (Nov 1998)
  • More prisons; less parole. (Nov 1998)
John Brunner on Crime
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for John Brunner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Catherine Hanaway on Crime
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Catherine Hanaway on other issues.
  • No parole for repeat felons; yes on death penalty. (Nov 1998)
Jay Nixon on Crime
Missouri Democratic Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jay Nixon on other issues.
  • More DWI arrests save more lives. (Jan 2011)
  • Broaden use of death penalty; including drug traffickers. (Nov 1998)
  • Impose “truth in sentencing” for violent criminals. (Nov 1998)
Jo Ann Emerson on Crime
Republican Representative (MO-8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Emerson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Bob Holden on Crime
Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Holden on other issues.
  • Lower drunk driving limit to .08. (Jan 2001)
  • Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
John Ashcroft on Crime
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Ashcroft on other issues.
  • 2007: Earned $52M monitoring medical device kickbacks. (Apr 2012)
  • No racial bias in Garza execution nor in federal system. (Jun 2001)
  • Opposes any further delays in McVeigh’s execution. (Jun 2001)
  • Oversaw 7 executions as Governor of Missouri. (Dec 2000)
  • Tougher school rules keep schools safe. (Nov 2000)
  • Death penalty reinforces consequences for our actions. (May 1998)
  • Finding Christ on death row is no reason for pardon. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
  • Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
Jean Carnahan on Crime
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jean Carnahan on other issues.
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
Mel Carnahan on Crime
Governor & 2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (MO)-Deceased 2000: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mel Carnahan on other issues.
  • Supports mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Sep 2000)
  • Opposes the death penalty. (Sep 2000)
  • Ban racial profiling. (Jun 2000)
  • Supports building new prisons. (Feb 2000)
Bill Emerson on Crime
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bill Emerson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
Nancy Farmer on Crime
2004 former Democratic challenger; state Treasurer: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Farmer on other issues.
  • No death penalty, more community policing. (Jul 1996)
  • Mandatory sentencing, but fund rehabilitation & alternatives. (Jul 1996)
Dick Gephardt on Crime
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dick Gephardt on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 56% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Mel Hancock on Crime
Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mel Hancock on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
Karen McCarthy on Crime
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Karen McCarthy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Rated 67% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Todd Akin on Crime
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
Roy Blunt on Crime
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • Riot: Trump touched hot stove, unlikely to touch it again. (Jan 2021)
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 20% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Opposes more severe penalties for Hate Crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Sep 2015)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 55% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Kit Bond on Crime
Republican Sr Senator (MO): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Kit Bond on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
  • Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
  • Voted NO on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
  • Voted YES on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
  • Rated 25% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
Robin Carnahan on Crime
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robin Carnahan on other issues.
  • Safe at Home: mail-forwarding for domestic violence victims. (Apr 2010)
Bill Clay Sr. on Crime
Democrat (retired 2000) (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Clay Sr. on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 100% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
Pat Danner on Crime
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Pat Danner on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
Kenny Hulshof on Crime
Republican Representative (MO-9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Hulshof on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 20% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Mike Parker on Crime
Republican (retired 1998) (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Parker on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
Ike Skelton on Crime
Democratic Representative (MO-4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Ike Skelton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 56% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
Jim Talent on Crime
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
Todd Akin on Crime
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
Roy Blunt on Crime
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • Riot: Trump touched hot stove, unlikely to touch it again. (Jan 2021)
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 20% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Opposes more severe penalties for Hate Crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Sep 2015)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 55% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
John Brunner on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for John Brunner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cori Bush on Crime
Democratic (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cori Bush on other issues.
  • Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
Russ Carnahan on Crime
Democratic Representative (MO-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Russ Carnahan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
Eric Greitens on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
  • The defund-the-police movement has led to rising violence. (Apr 2021)
  • OpEd: most pro-police governor in the country. (Mar 2021)
  • Facing trial for felony charge of invasion of privacy. (Apr 2018)
  • Fight Ferguson Effect with Blue Alert to empower police. (Jan 2017)
  • Get first responders needed training, equipment, & support. (Oct 2015)
Vicky Hartzler on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 38% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Lucas Kunce on Crime
Senate Candidate: Click here for Lucas Kunce on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Billy Long on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 46% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Mark McClosky on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mark McClosky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Schmitt on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for Eric Schmitt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Shephard on Crime
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Tim Shephard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Sifton on Crime
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Sifton on other issues.
  • Expand "dangerous felonies" to include guns & less probation. (Mar 2020)
Sarah Steelman on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sarah Steelman on other issues.
  • Supports the death penalty for certain crimes. (Jun 2008)
Jim Talent on Crime
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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