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Haley Barbour: These were decisions based on repentance, rehabilitation and redemption leading to forgiveness and the right defined and…

On the recordMarch 13, 2012
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.
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Haley Barbour

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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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