Ronald Reagan actually said...

I therefore approve this bill with the understanding that the Sentencing Commission does not expect to utilize the full 6-month range for offenses carrying a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment.

Context

Statement on Signing the Sentencing Guidelines Act of 1986

07/10/1986

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