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Bill Barr s Quote About Presidential Pardons Resurfaces on His Last Day on the Job
Newsweek
12/24/2020
Katherine Fung
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U.S. Attorney General nominee William Barr (C) is sworn in prior to Barr testifying at his confirmation hearing January 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. A quote from Barr s confirmation hearing has resurfaced on his final day at the Justice Department.
As Attorney General Bill Barr concluded his final day at the Justice Department on Wednesday, a quote from his 2019 confirmation hearing about the legality of certain presidential pardons resurfaced.
Asked by Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy if he believes a president can lawfully issue a pardon in exchange for the recipient s promise to not incriminate him, Barr replied, No, that would be a crime. ....

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