Jamie Raskin actually said...

"it at least appears that you are using the Office of the Pardon Attorney to dole out pardons as favors to the President's loyal political followers and most generous donors"

"None of the cases you have recommended to date appears to have satisfied these standards."

"a fierce champion of federal workers, public integrity and the people of Virginia."

"crushingly sad to learn of the passing of Gerry Connolly, my friend, colleague and fierce champion of federal workers, public integrity and the people of Virginia."