01/26/2015
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"Because of Him, our hope is not misplaced, and we don't have to be afraid."
"Today we commuted 61 additional individuals who are deserving and who I believe will be looking at the people sitting here at this table as models and inspiration for what is possible in their lives."
"It does not make sense for a nonviolent offender—drug offender to be getting 20 years, 30 years, in some cases life imprisonment."
"We have a moral obligation to help those who have served their time."