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On the recordApril 28, 2009

Absolutely. There is no question that crack cocaine has had a devastating impact on African-American communities.

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Dick Durbin

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Judge Walton acknowledges the severe effects of crack cocaine on African-American communities.

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