Bobby Scott actually said...

"The State Justice Act just introduced by Representatives Sensenbrenner and Bobby Scott is a good example of legislation that would reduce the flow of inmates in a responsible way."

"My time in prison reaffirmed my belief that the only way Congress can improve public safety while reducing costs is to reform Federal sentencing laws, especially mandatory minimum sentences."

"So while some people absolutely deserve prison time, our goal should be to give them as little as necessary to accomplish the purposes of sentencing."

"As appealing as these policies may sound, their impact has overloaded our prisons."