On the recordJune 10, 2009
Senator Specter says focus on the most serious and important crimes and make sure we don't have our jails full of people who are largely non-violent drug users, and that money becomes exorbitant.
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Emphasizes prioritizing serious crimes over non-violent drug offenses in the justice system.
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