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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
The current sentencing requirements have failed to accomplish the legislative intent of the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters criticizes the effectiveness of past drug legislation.

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