06/29/1987
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"I am concerned by the extremely wide latitude allowed the United States Sentencing Commission in setting guidelines for offenses carrying a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment."
"I hope the Congress will not abandon S. 1236, and I urge its prompt consideration by the House of Representatives."
"The range of up to 6 months provided in this bill is far in excess of what we visualized in 1983."
"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."