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DC continues experiencing soaring crime rates despite council chairman saying 'there is no crime crisis'
Violent crime has increased 38% over the past year in nation's capital
By Joe Schoffstall Fox News
Published August 20, 2023 7:00am EDT
 
 
D.C. crime activist Ronald Moten joined ‘Fox & Friends First’ to discuss his concern about the growing surge in violence and what is to blame for the spike.

Washington, D.C.'s crime rates have continued to skyrocket despite its city council chairman proclaiming earlier this year there is no crime crisis in the nation's capital.

Democratic D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson told the House Committee on Oversight in late March that while there are considerable concerns regarding crime, residents should not worry.

"With regard to crime, yes, there is considerable concern," Mendelson said. "But while perception is important, the reality is less concerning. Let me be clear: People should feel safe, and it is a problem that many residents of the district don't.

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It reminds me of "I did not have sex with that woman." :nono:
The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize. But as it is easy to foresee that, from different causes and from different quarters, much pains will be taken, many artifices employed to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth.  George Washington - Farewell Address