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Mike Johnson: Bad people should go in jail. That's where they belong. They shouldn't be out so they can hurt your wives, children…

On the recordApril 16, 2023
Bad people should go in jail. That's where they belong. They shouldn't be out so they can hurt your wives, children, mothers, fathers, and grandfathers.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for stricter incarceration of criminals to ensure public safety.

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