Political Quotes

“I rise in support of the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1994. This is a tough, comprehensive initiative to stem the rising tide of crime in this country. Most importantly, however, this bill strikes a balance between punishment and prevention. This bill is tough on criminals. It puts 100,000 more cops in our neighborhoods while also creating much-needed prison space. The bill helps States keep violent repeat offenders in jail and provides funding to combat violence against women. The 'three strikes you're out' provision mandates life imprisonment for three time violent offenders. The death penalty is expanded to include 60 violent crimes, including the killing of law enforcement officers. This crime bill also includes a balanced crime-prevention agenda including my amendment to increase the number of Boys and Girls Clubs in public housing. Programs are emphasized that keep youth away from crime such as midnight sports leagues, law enforcement scholarships and a police corps, which provides money for education in return for a 4-year commitment to police work. Today, those committing crimes are getting younger and younger. Over the past decade the number of juveniles arrested for murder increased 142 percent. Congress is taking a historic step in preventing crime by getting tough with criminals and, at the same time, taking measures to prevent at-risk-youth from becoming tomorrow's criminals.”