On the recordJune 16, 2021
Being tough on crime is the reason why we're here today. It is not because social safety nets were being taken care of.
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congress.govBeing tough on crime is the reason why we're here today. It is not because social safety nets were being taken care of.
Bush emphasizes the failure of tough-on-crime policies over social safety nets.
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