I don't have the advantage of seeing the documentation you've obviously seen. I believe we have to provide the judges and the prosecutors in our communities across this country with greater latitude to exercise discretion and be able to ensure that extremely violent and repeat offenders are dealt with effectively to provide for a rehabilitative program in a custodial environment, or to keep them off the street so they don't hurt other people.
On March 23rd, 2011. See this statement in context.