Mike Lee actually said...

"As I understand it, the Department does not currently have in place a mechanism whereby a company's own compliance program can be taken into account when discussing settlement for illegal cartel activ..."

"I suspect that this happens a fair amount because they want to obtain a larger fine."

"I do not necessarily hear you saying that there is a legitimate purpose for the practice. Do you think there is? Should it be abandoned altogether?"

"I think the thought of going to jail is a pretty powerful deterrent absent having other authority."