Bill Lee: “I hope that you had a chance to read this article, New York Times article, 'When Addiction Has a White Face.'”

So far as we know, the Department of Correction followed exactly the protocol that was outlined and vetted and approved by the attorney general’s office.

It’s a tragedy, and it’s deeply disturbing that that has happened in this state. The people deserve better than that.

I have ordered a pause on all executions for the remainder of the year.

It’s exactly why we will have a thorough, comprehensive review of what happened, so that we can know the answers that so many people want.