Henry Cuellar: “I have not talked to the President, about the pardon.”

“That's what I interjected there. But did you have any conversations with anyone on the president's side team or in his orbit about taking this action? No, I have not talked to the President, about the pardon. I will be. I'll tell you. I will be at the White House Christmas party like I am. You know, I go to every president's Christmas party. I think it's next week.” (08:00–08:04)

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