I strongly believe that for serious and violent criminals, we must absolutely hold them accountable for their crimes and send them to prison.

Everyone's perspective of themselves and others is based on the limitations of their exposure.

Generally speaking, the public appetite for criminal justice policy is just tough talk.

I love being in a courtroom.

I remember when my mother, Shyamala Harris, bought our first home. I was thirteen. She was so proud, and my sister and I were so excited. Millions of Americans know that feeling of walking through the front door of their own home for the first time - the feeling of reaching for opportunity and finding it.

There is a lot of work to be done to make sure our leaders reflect the people they are supposed to represent. The more diverse a group of decision makers is, the more informed the decision will be. Until we achieve full representation, we all should understand we are falling short of the ideals of our country.

Everybody will make mistakes, and for some that mistake will rise to the level of being a crime.