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John Conyers: “It would allow boot camps, not prevention programs but at least boot camps for helping relieve those who would be coming…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
It would allow boot camps, not prevention programs but at least boot camps for helping relieve those who would be coming in as nonviolent offenders and youthful people.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the potential benefits of boot camps for nonviolent offenders.

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