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On the recordApril 28, 2009
What we would propose is through the working group and making recommendations ultimately is either through enhancements or through further legislation that we ensure that those who are trafficking in crack cocaine, for instance, who are using guns, that they get extremely severe sentences.
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Amy Klobuchar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Klobuchar emphasizes the need for severe sentences for gun-related crack cocaine trafficking.

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