On the recordOctober 21, 2015
Number one, I think there's a recognition that our criminal justice system should treat people fairly regardless of race, wealth, station;
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presidency.ucsb.edu“Number one, I think there's a recognition that our criminal justice system should treat people fairly regardless of race, wealth, station;”
Remarks During a Panel Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform
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