On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
I think it is important to make sure that judge's hands are not handcuffed and that the judge does have discretion in those situations to give the appropriate sentence.
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congress.govI think it is important to make sure that judge's hands are not handcuffed and that the judge does have discretion in those situations to give the appropriate sentence.
Durbin emphasizes the importance of judicial discretion in sentencing.
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