The $7 million figure is derived from a simple mathematical calculation. I had thought there were some 500 prisoners in question, each of whom were receiving the maximum $1,159 for 12 months a year. I stand to be corrected. The number will be whatever it is, and I think we all recognize that.... I don't want to say it's a small number, but it's not a billion dollars, that's for sure.
On October 19th, 2010. See this statement in context.