“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordNovember 23, 2008
It's one of the few areas where presidential power can't be challenged in court. It's just the president's alone to exercise.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the unique nature of presidential pardons and the lack of judicial oversight.

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