Bobby Scott actually said...

I opposed it because it increased mandatory minimum sentences, it added creation of new Federal criminal offenses on top of a myriad of existing and growing State offenses.

Context

Expresses opposition to the Adam Walsh Act due to its harsh penalties.

02/14/2011

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