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On the recordJune 5, 2012
I have actually for nearly 45 years been involved in the sentencing process, first as district attorney, as a Federal prosecutor, as a defense lawyer, and finally 15 years as a judge.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Feinstein discusses her extensive experience in the sentencing process.

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