John Conyers actually said...

Mandatory minimum sentences, based merely on the name of a crime, remove sentencing discretion from the judge.

Conyers argues that mandatory minimums limit judicial discretion in sentencing.

06/27/2012

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I fully support the President doing what he can under the current law to improve that system.

Most of us agree that the system is broken and that only Congress can permanently fix it.

Every day that passes without a vote in the House is a day that thousands of families are torn apart...

So I stand committed to work with my colleagues for legislative reform.