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On the recordMarch 7, 2019
We are looking at further evidence in America's judicial system of absolute unfairness where white collar versus other kinds of crimes does not -- you know, this is what I say. People commit white collar crimes, they should be prepared to bring their toothbrush and spend as much time behind bars as anybody else.
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Kamala Harris
Democratic · California

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Kamala Harris discusses the unfairness in sentencing for white collar crimes compared to other crimes.

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