United States (US) President, Joe Biden, said, “America was founded on the promise of second chances”.
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| President of the United States (US), Joe Biden. Photo: @POTUS |
He made this statement following his announcement of his use of “clemency power to pardon 11 individuals and commute the sentences of 5 individuals who were convicted of non-violent drug offenses”.
The US President went ahead to reassure that, his “commitment to rehabilitation and successful reentry for those returning to their communities after incarceration is ironclad”.
According to President Biden: “Today, I am using my clemency power to pardon 11 individuals and commute the sentences of 5 individuals who were convicted of non-violent drug offenses.
These recipients have shown that they deserve forgiveness and the chance at building a brighter future beyond prison walls.
“America was founded on the promise of second chances.
My commitment to rehabilitation and successful reentry for those returning to their communities after incarceration is ironclad. I’m focused on building a justice system that ensures everyone is treated equally under the law.
“While today’s announcement marks important and continued progress, my Administration will continue to review clemency petitions and deliver reforms in a manner that advances equal justice, supports rehabilitation and reentry, and provides meaningful second chances.”
