His exercise of the power has been commendable in some instances--yes, that goes back to the celebrity's friend and my constituent, Alice Marie Johnson--
Eric Swalwell: “His exercise of the power has been commendable in some instances--yes, that goes back to the celebrity's friend and my…”
Editor's note · Context
Swalwell acknowledges some commendable pardons by Trump, particularly for Alice Marie Johnson.
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