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On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
I think that sort of statistical disparity ought to spark further inquiry.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for inquiry into statistical disparities in the justice system.

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