The mugger who is arrested is back on the street before the police officer, but the person mugged may not be back on the street for a long time, if ever. (Mario Cuomo)

The mugger who is arrested is back on the street before the police officer, but the person mugged may not be back on the street for a long time, if ever.

Mario Cuomo

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