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On the recordJuly 14, 2015
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.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott emphasizes the need for reform in federal sentencing laws to enhance public safety and reduce costs.

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