02/15/2012
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"If that is accurate, he is urging staff members to commit violations of law, crimes, in return for which he'll promise them a pardon."
"Absolutely. You know, we had a governor of, I think, Tennessee, you know, a number of years ago who went to jail for selling pardons, for offering pardons in exchange for something of value."
"The President has a bully pulpit; it is unique. Human rights is a very important part of U.S. policy."
"Every time that we do not speak out on the issue, it green lights other abusers to continue to act with impunity."