 Without the mass incarceration we currently practices, millions of fewer people would be in poverty.  Of 600,000 prisoners re-entering society each year, 60% face long term unemployment.  Compares annual expenditures per prisoner to salaries, tuition.  I don’t have all the answers, that’s why I’m here.  I’ve been encouraged to see changes I supported as a Senator re: reducing sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine.  Reform of arbitrary mandatory minimums overdue.  We need better probation and diversion programs.  Please let us put mental health back on the top of our national agenda  Our prisons and our jails are now our mental health institutions.  I was surprised in IA and NH to be asked so many questions about mental health.  There is a quiet epidemic of substance abuse sweeping small towns and suburbs.  I’m well aware that despite emerging bipartisan consensus, we have a difficult path ahead.  Our goal must be inclusive and lasting prosperity [essentially the name of a CAP economic report].  Hits CEO bonuses again