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Ted Poe: I think judges should have the discretion, when they can justify it under Federal rules.

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
I think judges should have the discretion, when they can justify it under Federal rules.
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas

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Poe advocates for judges to have the ability to impose lesser sentences when justified.

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