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George H.W. Bush: “I felt the punishment was severe. So, I made a decision that would commute his sentence, but leave in place a serious…”

On the recordJuly 2, 2007
I felt the punishment was severe. So, I made a decision that would commute his sentence, but leave in place a serious fine and probation. As to the future, I, you know, rule nothing in and nothing out.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush explains his reasoning for commuting Scooter Libby's sentence.

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