Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20180601:20:26:00
Because he's trying to bribe a witness. but i think, you know, part of why it is an absolute power is because no one -- i don't think anyone ever assumed it would be used in this way. you know, pardons are supposed to be about justice, not about vindictiveness or personal favors. >> or about obstructing justice. >> yeah. he's taking someone who pled guilty to a crime. i mean, admitted under oath that he was guilty, had his arguments to the judge that this was selective prosecution and, you know, all of that is being thrown under the table. >> rev, i ask you this question. i want to read from t...