'Uncle Haley' pardoned many with ties to power
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>>> back in this country, former mississippi governor haley barbour spoke publically today about the controversial pardons, more than 200 he granted as he was on his way out of office. there's been widespread outrage, but today barbour said he's sure they are all valid.
>> i can tell you that one person out of these 250 won't do something wrong. but i am very comfortable with this and most comfortable with the people who were at the mansion.
>> he said he believes in forgiveness and second chances and never thought this would become a political issue.
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