01/01/2020
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"We're going to try to keep the focus where it needs to be, on our Constitution, on the peaceful transition of power, and on the need to make sure this exercise of self-government continues and succeed..."
"You can't give a pardon as part of a corrupt criminal scheme. You can't give a pardon as part of a bribe, for example. I will make illegal campaign contributions if you will pardon me."
"I'm most offended by the pardons in the Iraq war crimes because here you have the absolute worst of America followed by the best of America."
"It's a direct assault on the rule of law. It's also the worst form of cronyism and self-interest at work."