I thank Congresswoman Kelly for raising that issue because I think this is a clear example of what we talk about when we talk about racial injustice. It is very clear that many of our policies--Federal, local, and State policies--the impact and the result end up being a result that has racial components, and that is what our young people are talking about when they are talking about systemic and institutional racism.
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It’s exactly why we will have a thorough, comprehensive review of what happened, so that we can know the answers that so many people want.
Carrying out a lawfully imposed sentence is among the State’s most serious responsibilities, and the people of Tennessee expect it to be done in a manner that is not only legal and constitutional, but is effective.
I hope that Tennessee governor Bill Lee’s decision to postpone the last execution scheduled for this year will give lawmakers time to consider the subject seriously.
It’s a tragedy, and it’s deeply disturbing that that has happened in this state. The people deserve better than that.
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