The eight-year, four-month sentence given to arch-conservative Duke Cunningham was ironic because:
A. he had argued for lighter sentences for particular offenses.
B. only James Traficant's sentence was longer.
C. he had sponsored legislation to improve prison conditions.
D. he had argued for tougher sentences.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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