Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
This bill restores discretion to judges and allows them to make individualized determinations.
Said by
Russell Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters emphasizes the importance of judicial discretion in sentencing drug offenders.

Share & report

More from Russell Waters

Mar 19, 2024

The affordable housing crisis grows, something that Committee Republicans have shown absolutely no interest in solving.

congress.gov
Apr 9, 2024

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your consideration on this effort, and I am looking forward to it.

congress.gov
Apr 30, 2024

I and many others are strongly opposed to that merger, and it is important that the OCC... conducts robust due diligence.

congress.gov
May 7, 2024

the Defense Production Act, or DPA, is an important tool that ensures our country is prepared for and can respond to any security threat that may arise.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation