We should pass the Smarter Sentencing Act which I introduced with Senator Mike Lee; cosponsored by Senator Leahy, the Chairman of our full Committee; Senator Ted Cruz, my Ranking Member on this Subcommittee; and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky.
Leahy emphasizes bipartisan support for the Smarter Sentencing Act.
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