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Jerry Nadler: Unfortunately, this system serves commutations poorly. It serves pardons even worse.

On the recordMay 18, 2022
Unfortunately, this system serves commutations poorly. It serves pardons even worse.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Critiquing the effectiveness of the clemency system under current administrations.

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