On the recordJanuary 16, 2017
In far too many cases, the punishment simply does not fit the crime.
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transcripts.cnn.com“In far too many cases, the punishment simply does not fit the crime.”
Obama discusses the need for reform in the criminal justice system regarding sentencing.
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