Political Quotes

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.
Said by
Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

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

Share & report

More from Bill Clinton

Feb 6, 2025

'We should see it as a return to form for a party that has always made distinctions between 'good' and 'bad' immigrants.'

thenation.com
Mar 4, 2025

the era of big government is over

thewrap.com
May 7, 2025

One of the hallmarks of our economic strategy has been a respect for the independence and the integrity of the Federal Reserve

vox.com
Dec 4, 2024

There was no plan after Biden dropped out.

nytimes.com

Other voices in this conversation