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Steve Cohen: In the last several Congresses, I have introduced resolutions to limit the pardon power.

On the recordJune 21, 2023
In the last several Congresses, I have introduced resolutions to limit the pardon power.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen discusses his efforts to limit presidential pardon powers.

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