Frank Sensenbrenner actually said...

Overcrowding leads to inmate misconduct, and creates safety issues for both inmates and corrections officers.

Since the 1980s, the federal Bureau of Prisons has experienced a dramatic growth in its prison population.

I would just urge you not to be afraid of the Congressional Black Caucus because I have been and talked to them and I am still here.

Overcrowding also affects the availability of rehabilitation programs for inmates, including substance abuse treatment.