Mark Takano actually said...

"I do not bring it as a criticism. We are struggling with this in my area, and as well as a whole big issue of that transitioning of former incarcerated people back into civilian life."

"I think, especially that our veterans deserve that second chance when they make a mistake, because their military service history might be a contributing factor to the troubles they are having."

"Some of our former military servicemen may be from lower income backgrounds, many from foster care."

"I just recently authored a bill that unanimously went through that would require that programs lead to a certification, a State certification."