On the recordDecember 12, 2011
Because of the fundamental rights implicated, criminal penalties should not be within the ambit of the Executive Branch.
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congress.govBecause of the fundamental rights implicated, criminal penalties should not be within the ambit of the Executive Branch.
Conyers argues against the Executive Branch imposing criminal penalties.
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