There's a lot that needs to be done, but yeah, it's -- this is an everybody problem thing. It's an American problem.
The First Step Act helps to remedy the effects of the harsh and misguided drug sentencing laws from the 1980s.
It is one that needs to be changed, and I hope we can do it soon.
This perpetual crisis promotion prevents us from addressing real problems like child poverty, the childcare crisis, and helping older foster...
Blaming the First Step Act for problems that are caused by deliberate prosecutorial inaction is about the same as getting your cavity filled...
These outcomes are appalling, and we must do more to help them.
Their voices must shape our work.
This is a very concerning problem, not just for Ecuador, but this is going to increase further pressure on the southern border.
I'm thankful for the tireless efforts of many dedicated advocates and families who never gave up hope that this bill could become law.
I mean, it's extremely concerning. These are cartels that are coming from Colombia. They're coming from Mexico. They're expanding their oper...
We would have been better off as a country to have subsidized the drone market so that we would dominate there.
The vast majority of people who are incarcerated will one day be released, so we should help prepare them for successful reentry.
The sooner it reports the better. I want to thank those who are participating in that effort.
I was proud to champion this landmark legislation, and I want to give special credit to Senator Grassley.
Secondly, visit a prison. I've done that regularly throughout my congressional career.
The results of the First Step Act itself have been overwhelmingly positive.
I mean, this is -- this is not about people having an opportunity. We all want people to have an opportunity but this is about, we would fin...
I think it's important to come to understand that country even better and come to understand your home even more.
