"I don't think anyone in this room, made a large number of us, have been impacted by the horrific disparities or the unfair disparities that we have come to understand on the issue of crack cocaine."
"Discretion of the judge I think is crucial."
"I do think we make steps, and I think the present structure of looking at at least equalizing the sentencing and giving discretion as it relates to crack cocaine, and then building on that is very imp..."
"I think the scarlet letter has hampered many young people, who are now moving away from using."
"I believe we were wrong. We were good in our intentions, but I think the evidence shows where 87 percent of those being prosecuted and convicted now for using crack cocaine are African-Americans."
"First of all, coming from Chicago, very large city, Houston, the fourth largest city in the Nation, the whole criminal justice system skews itself to inner city neighborhoods."
"I find it to be unacceptable, and I believe that even in this late time, as these companies are in bankruptcy, there should be an immediate legislative fix that we hope can be signed by the President."
"I think this is more than a crisis."
"I think it is more than appropriate."
"They are left holding the bag."
"I will conclude by saying I think the issue of a non existing health policy, Mr. Chairman, for America is more at fault than to suggest that we are scapegoating labor unions who are trying to provide ..."