Bill Clinton: “We told criminals convicted time and again for serious violent crimes…”

On the recordOctober 29, 1995

We told criminals convicted time and again for serious violent crimes or drug trafficking that from now on, it's three strikes and you're out.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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

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