06/14/2011
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"We must invest significant resources at the Federal level."
"We cannot direct the states with respect to their criminal justice system. We don't have that power."
"Yes, we passed the First Step Act. I am very proud of the First Step Act. I voted for it, but it is only a first step."
"I have been in Congress now for 15 years, serving as Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus."