"It is my hope that the Commission on Safety and Abuse in America's Prisons will be constructive and will reveal what changes are necessary in our correctional system, Senator Specter said. We must ensure that mistreatment of prisoners is not standard practice and that we are instead focused on individual reform and returning those who have been confined to society as productive members."

"How we treat corrections officers and inmates is an issue that goes beyond the walls of our prisons, impacting the families and communities of both corrections officers and inmates. I am looking forward to following the work of the Commission on Safety and Abuse in America's Prisons and to hearing their recommendations and advice for making our prisons safer and less abusive for both prisoners and corrections officers."

"We have a duty to do our best to ensure the safety of both corrections personnel and prisoners. I will be following the Commission's work and look forward to receiving their recommendations and thoughts on how to best protect the rights of all in our prison system."

"I am looking forward to following the work of the Commission on Safety and Abuse in America's Prisons and to hearing their recommendations and advice for making our prisons safer and less abusive for both prisoners and corrections officers. The work of the Commission has added urgency in that our nation currently maintains record levels of incarceration and must develop more comprehensive policies to encourage rehabilitation and reduce recidivism."

"The abuse of prisoners abroad or at home is a stain on America's honor. I commend Attorney General Katzenbach and Judge Gibbons for co-chairing this important commission, and I look forward to reviewing their report."

"The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, through its work under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, has a substantial interest in proper prison practices. We look forward to reviewing the Commission's study of this important area."