The work that has been done by the admiral. And strengthen this with other military partners out there and so we do have dependable relationships and partners out there that we can work with and depend upon to accomplish a broader effort. So i do think it is important. And we have those who share interests. I would ask you, general, we are going to be conducting these operations outside afghanistan, how effective without me. Throughout the region as well, if you would lose all of your forces within the country. I think that that would be very challenging. And certainly there are lots of things that we can look at and i think that it would be challenging to try to address problems in one country from other regions and other countries. And this includes how we best use this in a manner that gives us the most effect. And your thoughts on that as well . If youre talking about afghanistan and how it involves the relationship of pakistan come in the capability and i look forward to the work
Government corruption. And fifth, criminal cases raising highly sensitive local issues. The Conference Also recommends that Congress Review existing federal criminal statutes with the goal of eliminating provisions that no longer serve an essential federal purpose, an idea that i know has been discussed at past hearings of this task force. Another pressing problem related to overcriminalization is the best of your knowled burgeoning problem of overpopulation, especially of crimes carrying a mandatory sentence. Mandatory opinions are wasteful of tax dollars by unnecessarily increasing costs which are burdened by the department of prisons which is within the judiciary. For 60 years, the judicial conference has consistently and vigorously opposed mandatory minimum sentences. Mandatory minimums are incompatible with guideline sentencing, a point on which judge saris makes. On mandatory minimums, judges would not have judging on sentencing. The federal guidelines would remain fully in force
Those testifying this morning include the chair of the u. S. Sentencing commission along with representatives from the Justice Department as well as a federal public defender. It should get under way shortly. Its an early day on the house side of capitol hill with the house gaveling in at this hour. In fact, we expect votes in the house in about an hour and a half or so, 10 30 eastern, as they wrap up their legislative week. Also getting under way at this hour, house energy and commerce with a hearing on health care. Our companion cspan2 is covering that. Judiciary Senate Member jeffrey bacchus, also scott on the right. Theyre looking into the task force of overcriminalization. The hearing should get under way in just a bit. Theyre waiting for the chair of the task force, stinson brenner to arrive. While were waiting, well listen to a man who spent three years in prison on a tax charge. He talks about the sentencing and reform. Well have that until the judiciary hearing gets under way.
Sunday at 4 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan3. Washington journal continues. Host joining us from our new york studio, Bernard Kerik, former new York City Police officer to Police Police a nomination a nominee to be the interim interior minister, and also a felon. What happened . I had advised president bush that i had hired an illegal anny and failedn to pay payroll tax. I went through a fiveyear investigation. In november of 2009 i pled eight felonies, most of which were related to my childrens nanny. I was sentenced to 48 months in the federal prison and i spent three years and 11 days in a minimal security what was that experience like for you . Guest it is like the same as it is for anyone else that has been in jail or prison. The deprivation of freedom is more profound than anyone knows especially for someone that has been a lawabiding citizen and for someone in my position that has been a Law Enforcement officerff for i had a 3035 year impeccable career up until that point ande then to
Back to their country of origin. All that the law is asking is that you go through that due process. At the time, when immigration continues to be a central issue in this country, this flood of children and unaccompanied minors has become the center point of the whole debate. I wish i could separate the two but it is almost impossible right now. The legitimate issue of violence and fear is the Central Point behind that law and it is not outdated, it is probably more pertinent now than it was then. Our guest on newsmakers today on cspan. Next, representatives from the u. S. Sentencing commission the Justice Department, and public defenders call on congress to repeal mandatory minimum sentences. They testified on over criminalization. This is one hour and 25 minutes. The house judiciary committees over Criminalization Task force heard from attorneys and judges friday about potential changes to the federal criminal code. The Bipartisan Task force was formed in 2013 and reauthorized in feb