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On the recordMarch 22, 2017
I think there is a way that we can rectify that by lowering the standard but still having the deterrent.
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Heidi Heitkamp
Democratic · North Dakota

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Heitkamp suggests lowering the criminal intent standard to enhance deterrence.

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