"Well, how long are people on the list?"
"The juvenile justice part of the school-to-prison pipeline is a feeder system for the adult incarceration."
"the United States leads the world in incarceration of its children."
"I consider these new State laws, many of them, a direct threat to our democratic process and the very fabric of our Nation."
"We have not yet had a hearing, a single serious discussion about real comprehensive immigration reform."
"2.3 million Americans behind bars is a sign of gross injustice."
"We have not yet held a single hearing in the Committee to address the flood of weapons trafficking across our borders."
"I think it is very troubling to set a precedent that religious organizations forfeit some of their constitutional rights when they choose to serve their country and serve the public."
"Let me ask Mr. Gerhardt a question."
"I think that it is incumbent on all of to us try to apply the same standards to a Republican President or a Democratic President."
"Unfortunately, despite what the science and evidence strongly say, my 35 years of experience as a legislator at the state and Federal level has been one that, when it comes to crime policy, we almost ..."
"When it comes to crime, we have a choice. We can do what the science and evidence says and reduce crime, or we can participate in the politics of crime."