Barack Obama actually said...

We can no longer afford drift, and we can no longer afford delay, nor can we cede ground to those who seek destruction.

Not only will this help address the urgent overcrowding problem at our Nation's Federal prisons, but it will also help achieve our goal of c...

We appreciate the leadership and assistance you and Senator Dick Durbin have provided during our evaluation of this proposal.

This should not be a political or partisan issue.