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John Barrasso: Democrats do not want a serious debate here about the use of presidential pardon power.

On the recordJanuary 28, 2025
Democrats do not want a serious debate here about the use of presidential pardon power.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Barrasso claimed Democrats avoid discussing Biden's pardons while blocking Trump's resolution.

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