Lloyd Doggett said "Because the effect, as I understand your amendment now as amended, is by the States or the localities within a State that is certified meeting the other requirements could apply directly to the Attorney General of the United States and indicate that there are exigent circumstances, and heaven knows there are exigent circumstances right now in Illinois, in Austin, TX, and across this country with a large volume of juvenile offenders not being adequately housed." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995

Because the effect, as I understand your amendment now as amended, is by the States or the localities within a State that is certified meeting the other requirements could apply directly to the Attorney General of the United States and indicate that there are exigent circumstances, and heaven knows there are exigent circumstances right now in Illinois, in Austin, TX, and across this country with a large volume of juvenile offenders not being adequately housed.

Said by

Lloyd Doggett

Democratic · Texas

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment related to juvenile offenders and exigent circumstances.

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