Best way Quote by Charles Schumer
“When I started to get involved in the crime issue, people said, "it's a local issue." I said, "No, there are lots of ways the federal government can help." And the best way the federal government can help, and did in the Crime Bill, is to find programs that work around the country and help them spread.”
About This Quote
Federal involvement can scale successful local crime‑reduction programs nationwide, countering the notion that crime is only a local problem.
In simple terms: National policy can amplify effective local solutions.
Key Takeaway
Leverage federal resources to spread proven programs.
Themes
public policy
crime prevention
federalism
scaling
intergovernmental cooperation
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
policy statement
advocacy
When to use this quote
- city council meetings
- state crime conferences
- federal budget hearings
Key Concepts
program diffusion
legislative action
Practical Applications
- policy design
- grant allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we identify which local programs merit federal support?
- What mechanisms ensure fidelity when scaling up?
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