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On the recordOctober 26, 2021
we want to put those, the bad guys, the purveyors, behind bars for as long as we can possibly get them behind bars, but not at the expense of the individual person who has been victimized.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need for prosecution without compromising victim safety.

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