Daley's D.C. trip highlights 'urban terrorism'

August 19, 2009 He told Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano that gangs, guns and drugs are behind the majority of violence in many cities.

"She's a former governor, a former U.S. attorney, understands the complexity of gangs drugs and guns coming from Arizona, she has a hands on attitude," said Daley.

The mayor says the federal government needs to take a balanced approach to fighting crime. He says it needs to focus not only international terrorists but also on gang leaders and drug dealers threatening people in cities around the country.

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