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Ted Cruz: I believe rehabilitation should continue to be an aspiration of our criminal justice system, and certainly that was my…

On the recordJanuary 16, 2024
I believe rehabilitation should continue to be an aspiration of our criminal justice system, and certainly that was my reason for my support for the First Step Act.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz advocates for rehabilitation in the criminal justice system while questioning law enforcement's commitment to safety.

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