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Barack Obama: I think it's smart for us to start the debate around nonviolent drug offenders.

On the recordOctober 21, 2015
I think it's smart for us to start the debate around nonviolent drug offenders.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks During a Panel Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform

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