Tim Walz: “I would ask the legislature to increase penalties on crimes…”

“I will say this again. I. I respect the independence of the judiciary. I've had my feelings on things. I would tell you now if it were up to me, and I would ask the legislature to increase penalties on crimes against public programs because of the insidious nature of them. But I will not criticize a judge on their sentencing. But I do think as independent side of our part of government, I do think you need to make sure that there is a penalty that fits the crime.” (10:55–11:02)

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