The so-called crack-powder disparity. It takes 100 times more powder cocaine than crack cocaine to trigger the same harsh mandatory minimum sentences.
We applaud Senator Durbin for his far reaching initiative to provide for all veterans, even though they may live far from our urban centers.
Both men have made significant contributions to the State of Illinois, and I believe they will make a significant contribution to our Nation...
Imagine the impact to the Nation's economy if these seven systems could no longer provide, due to the deteriorating conditions of infrastruc...
we have endorsed the concept advanced by COP Chair Elizabeth Warren and legislation introduced by Senator Richard Durbin
I think we bear some moral responsibility to slow this flow of guns into Mexico.
We estimate $10 billion is being transferred in drug proceeds from the United States into Mexico each year.
Well, the best law enforcement agency in the world should have the best technology, and I know this has been a mountain that you have climbe...
It is good to see you again, and I know that there have been questions asked earlier about the Mexican drug cartels.
I kept telling my colleagues for 8 years it was a good idea, finally we do have it.
Well, lo and behold, I guess perseverance pays off, and in the omnibus bill, it finally passed.