Steve Cohen actually said...

"In our society, even a conviction for a minor, non-violent offense can effectively be a life sentence..."

"The President can do it now. And there are so many other laws, unjust sentences that he could take care of by commuting sentences, and he needs to do it."

"It's a critical issue and one I hope we can find some common ground on."

"Prepared Statement of the Honorable Steve Cohen, a Representative in Congress from the State of Tennessee, and Member, Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2013."