Ben Cardin actually said...

I think it's, 5 grams will trigger a minimum sentence of 5 years for crack cocaine violations, whereas powdered cocaine, it's 500 grams, so you have a 100:1 disparity.

Context

Cardin points out the significant sentencing disparity between crack and powdered cocaine.

02/04/2009

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