So staffers who weren't in the room with the President wrote written directions directing that commutations or pardon be granted. And the New York Times continued to say, this is a quote. Mr. Biden did not individually approve each name for the categorical pardons that applied to large numbers of people. he and aides confirmed. Rather, after an extensive discussion of different possible criteria, he signed off on the standards he wanted to use to determine which convicts would qualify for a reduction in sentence. (10:39–11:42)
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Asserts that President Biden did not individually approve names for categorical pardons.
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