On the recordMay 18, 2022
They have not contributed to crime; they've contributed to society's best. They have made an economic contribution to our engine of our economy.
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congress.govThey have not contributed to crime; they've contributed to society's best. They have made an economic contribution to our engine of our economy.
Emphasizing the positive societal contributions of individuals released under clemency.
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