Bobby Scott actually said...

"Our bill restores the original congressional intent on these penalties and applies the evidence-based approach from the States."

"The only way that I think that we will eliminate that cycle... is if we deal with it holistically."

"I am very concerned about as many alternatives as possible to juvenile incarceration."

"It must also take into account the racial disparities that plague our system and how young people, women, and other populations are uniquely affected."