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Patrick Leahy said...

For nonviolent offenders, simply imprisoning them for long terms does not help reduce recidivism.

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Leahy discusses the ineffectiveness of long prison terms for nonviolent offenders.

07/31/2012

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Patrick  Leahy
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usa, Vermont

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  • United States Senator

    1/3/1975 - 1/3/2023
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