Steve Cohen actually said...

The pursuit of law and order, the encouragement of redemption are not mutually exclusive pursuits. These are quintessential American values.

Presidential clemency should be a routine part of the Federal criminal justice system.

I would remind the witnesses and the committee that this hearing is entitled, and is, Presidential Clemency and Opportunities for Reform.

I would submit the history of the last few months shows that Madison was wrong, and that any such President would not necessarily immediatel...