It's time for Congress to deliver on its responsibilities to the American people and have an honest conversation about the state of our finances.
Frank Wolf
The Public Record
Frank Wolf is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 10th congressional district from 1981 to 2015. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to transportation, education, and human rights. Wolf served on several committees, including the Appropriations Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping federal funding priorities. He was also a strong advocate for religious freedom and international human rights, often focusing on persecuted minorities around the world.
I am not going to stand by and allow this country to collapse simply because this Congress can't come together.
I think it has to be so truly bipartisan that it stands the test no matter who comes at it.
Also, Mr. Werholtz, if you vote for Sam Brownback for Governor you will have one of the finest guys that I know.
People in prisons are people. They have moms and dads and husbands and wives and kids. And they are not statistics.
I think the fact that you have this panel probably makes these hearings well worth it.
The question, I think, for state legislators across the country, is what is the balance between funding for incarceration and funding for reinvestment in the community?
There must be a tremendous amount of reinvestment, not just in terms of whole dollars.





