I think that is extremely reasonable and a good guideline for us to take as we think about imposing more Federal criminal statutes, some of which are passed only to show that we are being tough on crime.
Conyers emphasizes the need for careful consideration of federal resources in criminal legislation.
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Mr. Speaker, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), the ranking member of the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee.
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