Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 2013
If you are caught with an ounce of cocaine, the chances are good you are going to go to jail.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren criticizes the disparity in penalties for drug offenses versus corporate money laundering.

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