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To: Thomas M. who wrote (66937)2/12/2001 3:12:58 PM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 436258
 
United States Constitution. Article II, Section 2 states in part, "The President shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment."



To: Thomas M. who wrote (66937)2/12/2001 4:09:44 PM
From: Horgad  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 436258
 
I would guess it is a throw back to a king's power to decide the fate of criminals....