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John Bel Edwards: “Mr. Chairman, it defies common sense to say that these millions of dollars out of prison money in 47 States would…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
Mr. Chairman, it defies common sense to say that these millions of dollars out of prison money in 47 States would somehow be tough on criminals. Vote ``yes'' on the commonsense Schumer prison amendment.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing the impact of prison funding cuts during a debate on the Schumer prison amendment.

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