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On the recordMarch 26, 2019
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--
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell acknowledges some commendable pardons by Trump, particularly for Alice Marie Johnson.

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