The Pros and Cons of Presidential Pardons
Have recent presidents made proper use of their presidential pardon powers?
Have recent presidents made proper use of their presidential pardon powers? CON Honorable Peter Welch Senator, Vermont, Democrat Sen. Welch is the junior senator from Vermont and serves on the following committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Judiciary; and Rules and Administration. The following are his remarks delivered on the Senate floor on Jan. 23 to voice his opposition to President Donald Trump’s pardons of individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. In the United States, we believe in the peaceful transfer of power. In the United States, we…
