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Dawn Zimmer: “Mr. Chairman, some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are having some difficulty determining how truth in…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
Mr. Chairman, some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are having some difficulty determining how truth in sentencing would apply to a 30,000-year term. It reminds me of the judge who sentenced a defendant to serve 100 years. The defendant said, ``But, Judge, I will never live that long.'' The judge said, ``Well, you just do the best you can.'' It is quite clear that a 30,000-year sentence would result in a life term for a prisoner. What this is about is gutting truth in sentencing. What this is about is prisoners who are sentenced ostensibly to 20 years who serve 3 years. The public does not want this, their Representatives in Congress do not want this. That is why I believe this amendment will fail.
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Dawn Zimmer
New Jersey
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Discussing the implications of truth in sentencing during a committee meeting.

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