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Bill Clinton: Tough penalties for crack trafficking are required because of the effect on individuals and families, related gang…

On the recordOctober 29, 1995
Tough penalties for crack trafficking are required because of the effect on individuals and families, related gang activity, turf battles, and other violence.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement on Signing Legislation Rejecting U.S. Sentencing Commission Recommendations

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