Political Quotes

“Last week, The Washington Post reported that President Trump was considering pardoning his aides, his relatives, and even himself. Any of these actions would disrupt the investigation of Special Counsel Mueller. Beyond simply pardoning those convicted of crimes, the President has the power to grant a pardon before charges are even brought, as President Ford's pardon of President Nixon demonstrated. There is no requirement that Presidential pardons be publicly announced, meaning that President Trump could grant pardons in secret to prevent his associates from cooperating with the special counsel. That is why I am introducing the ``Presidential Pardon Transparency Act.'' The President may have the power to pardon, but the American people have a right to know how and when he does it. This bill requires the White House to publicly disclose every pardon the President grants. Our Founders established the Presidential power to pardon to protect the American people from their government, not for the President to protect himself. This bill upholds that principle. ____________________”