Elijah Cummings actually said...

"the idea is to give people a chance so that they can then go forward and do for their families."

"I am going to be very brief."

"We can do better. We can provide meaningful opportunities to those who have paid their dues who are seeking a second chance."

"It is my hope that members of this committee and all of my colleagues will look at a strong, bipartisan support of this bill already has and join this effort to reduce recidivism, strengthen communiti..."