I congratulate the gentleman. I support his amendment. It puts $10.5 billion in for prison grant programs for the States. The gentleman has done a good job of working with the Governors and corrections officials around the country. It is complementary to what we have done in the bill relative to prison grants to the States, and I intend to support it.
Expressing support for an amendment related to prison grant programs during a floor debate.
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