Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 12, 2022
It is not a pleasant responsibility. But it also the responsibility of government to make sure when we do incarcerate individuals that they are safe.
Said by
Jon Ossoff
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Ossoff acknowledges the dual responsibility of punishment and ensuring safety in prisons.

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