The main thing behind our agenda is that we've got to have a strong alternative punishment, and that's community corrections.

I think our bills do have a good chance of passing the Legislature this year, based on the governor's support. I'm guardedly optimistic.

To me, that's not fair.

Alabama does have one of the most stringent habitual felony offender acts.

I wouldn't want that job.

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