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Gary Peters: “The whole system is premised on second chances--that if you have done your time, you should have a second chance to be…”

On the recordJune 21, 2016
The whole system is premised on second chances--that if you have done your time, you should have a second chance to be able to get back on your feet.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters emphasizes the importance of second chances for those who have served their time.

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