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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
This is one of the reasons I support the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken highlights his support for legislation addressing mental health issues in the criminal justice system.

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