Steve Cohen actually said...

Much of it is systemic and it goes back to slavery and it goes through Jim Crow, and we need to end it.

Cohen highlights the historical roots of systemic discrimination in society.

03/25/2009

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Clemency should be expanded to become a routine part of the criminal justice system.

The prison system is extremely expensive, and taxpayers are paying for this lack of action.

Presidential clemency should be a routine part of the Federal criminal justice system.

I would remind the witnesses and the committee that this hearing is entitled, and is, Presidential Clemency and Opportunities for Reform.