Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Many States, led by Senator Hirono's home State of Hawaii's example, the HOPE program, have implemented parole systems that impose 'swift and certain' sanctions."

"Those are not choices my colleagues wish to make. Those are not smart choices."

"I want to thank you for the prompt attention to concerns that I have raised and Senator Blumenthal and others have raised regarding the proposed closing of the only secure facility for female inmates ..."

"In Rhode Island, under the leadership of Director Wall, we passed reforms that allowed inmates to earn credit toward their sentences."