Biden stated, 'With this action, I have now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in US history,' emphasizing the significance of his clemency measures.
President Biden emphasized the need to correct historical injustices, stating that those receiving clemency were serving disproportionately long sentences compared to what they would face today.
Biden noted, 'As Congress recognized through the Fair Sentencing Act and the First Step Act, it is time that we equalize these sentencing disparities,' underlining his commitment to reform.
He mentioned that those granted clemency had received lengthy sentences based on 'discredited distinctions between crack and powder cocaine,' highlighting the outdated nature of current sentencing laws.
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