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That’s not what people are voting on.

We want judicial nominees like we showed in ’23 and ’24, who obey the law, who have fidelity to the law.

Some have said I should not grant clemency to people who committed the worst of the worst crimes … I have learned, however, from speaking with the victims harmed by these crimes, that each experiences their loss as the worst of the worst.

Faithfulness to our values is measured by how we act when it is most difficult to uphold them. For me, this is one of those instances … Today, I’m acting on my long and deeply held conviction that individually and collectively we are…

The people sentenced to death in California caused indescribable suffering to victims, their families, communities, and our state as a whole … many Californians feel that those who commit brutal crimes deserve to die. But as governor, I…

This decision is among the most difficult of my career, not because I doubt its necessity for our state but because I know its announcement may surface excruciating memories for victims’ families.

I have called councilmember Nithya Raman to congratulate her on her victory, and I have committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition.

While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken.

State-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values

This arch would dishonor America.

The issue is not me. I'll be re-elected as majority leader, but the issue is focusing on the American people and what they want.

After nearly 30 years in public office, I have come to understand the limits of what government can justly accomplish.

I am heartbroken by the deaths, and I ask New Yorkers to take a moment to pray for the full recovery of those who were injured.

This is a tribute to Donald Trump.

For this reason, I am compelled to follow my conscience and, as authorised by our Constitution, take this action for the welfare of the State of California.

I alone bear responsibility for this decision and its impact, just as I alone would bear responsibility for each execution.

The state cannot morally kill them.

We can now let these offenders die in obscurity while we forever remember and honour the victims.