Part 5/8:
Challenges with Passing Legislation and Policy Disputes
The speaker criticized the opposition's reluctance to approve or even consider productive policies. He recounted a refrain attributed to Nancy Reagan—“just say no”—to illustrate the resistance he faces when proposing reforms aimed at public safety and social justice issues. He pointed to the contentious debate over bail reform, expressing outrage that individuals accused of serious crimes are being released on bail and subsequently reoffending.