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Has been publicly banging the drum. >> your leader from the president to those who have the power to review this case. >> well, something needs to be done. this has to stop. >> reporter: a person familiar with the conversation tells cnn, he also privately petitioned the president to issue a pardon. >> i didnt ask him, and if hes doing that, i dont have a problem with it. >> reporter: gallaghers lead attorney has also represented hekseth. >> he has nothing to do with you getting involved in this ...