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Charles Rangel: And so I generally disagree with mandatory sentencing. I am particularly outraged by what has happened over the years…

On the recordMay 20, 2009
And so I generally disagree with mandatory sentencing. I am particularly outraged by what has happened over the years with crack cocaine.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Rangel criticizes mandatory sentencing laws, especially regarding crack cocaine's impact on the Black community.

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