These were decisions based on repentance, rehabilitation and redemption leading to forgiveness and the right defined and given by the state constitution to the governor to offer such people a second chance.
Haley Barbour: “These were decisions based on repentance, rehabilitation and redemption leading to forgiveness and the right defined and…”
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Haley Barbour defended his decision to pardon convicted criminals as he left office, emphasizing the principles of repentance and rehabilitation.
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