On the recordOctober 29, 1995
Today I reject United States Sentencing Commission proposals that would equalize penalties for crack and powder cocaine distribution by dramatically reducing the penalties for crack.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBill Clinton: “Today I reject United States Sentencing Commission proposals that would equalize penalties for crack and powder cocaine…”
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Statement on Signing Legislation Rejecting U.S. Sentencing Commission Recommendations
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