[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 21, 1994]
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                         A BALANCED CRIME BILL

  (Mr. BROWN of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, the House this week responded to the 
public's demand for strong, tough, and smart action on the crime 
problem. And we should be proud of the steps we have taken.
  We have fashioned a strong and smart anticrime initiative that 
balances punishment and prevention.
  We have voted to stiffen sentences and keep repeat violent offenders 
behind bars through the ``three strikes and you're out'' provision.
  We have joined hands with local and State officials by providing them 
with funds to build enough prison space so that violent offenders serve 
out their terms.
  And we have supported effective prevention programs such as the 
midnight sports program, which in my district has successfully kept 
dozens of juveniles off the streets and away from crime.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the efforts of Mr. Brooks and Mr. Schumer and 
the other Members who were so effective in fashioning this tough and 
intelligent response to the crime problem in our country.

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