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"Last year we reached a bipartisan and bicameral consensus and passed comprehensive criminal justice reform in the First Step Act. The First Step Act wasn’t just about reducing the size of the federal prison population. Rather, it was about improving the outcomes of those who will one day be rejoining us in society."

"We are committed to ensuring the ballot box is open to all eligible voters. We are committed to making sure constitutional means are used to accomplish that. We are committed to protecting the value of every American’s voice by securing our elections from fraud. These are our priorities and our principles."

“Democrats allowed the Debbie Smith Act to expire 16 days ago. Today, Judiciary Democrats let another markup pass without considering this crucial legislation. . . . The only barrier standing between this bill and the president’s desk is House Democrats."

"Voting is a sacred activity for Americans, and we must protect it from both internal and external threats to ensure every citizen’s vote counts. Republicans and Democrats can agree on this point, particularly because each of us sitting on this dais is the beneficiary of free and fair elections."