On the recordOctober 11, 2011
The attack on judicial discretion suggests that Congress or the Commission... are in a better position to determine a fair sentence than judges.
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congress.govThe attack on judicial discretion suggests that Congress or the Commission... are in a better position to determine a fair sentence than judges.
Sensenbrenner criticizes Congress for undermining judges' sentencing authority.
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You have made Joe McCarthy look like a piker with what you've done with the electronic surveillance involved.
I was never really assured by the part of the law that said these things will be done under the guidelines approved by the Attorney General.
As long as there is a FISA Court and we do not have proper safeguards for people's civil rights in the United States, then you could go right back.
Folks, you have made Joe McCarthy look like a piker with what you've done with the electronic surveillance involved.