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Kent Conrad: I think the President did make a mistake. I don't think it was appropriate to extend clemency to these people. I hope…

On the recordSeptember 14, 1999
I think the President did make a mistake. I don't think it was appropriate to extend clemency to these people. I hope this is an issue that we can address by resolution and make clear where the Senate stands.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the President's decision to extend clemency during Senate floor debate.

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