Clemency for FALN Members
Representative Burton opened hearings by showing videotape of Puerto Rican nationalists making bombs. Representative Waxman then read a lett… read more
Representative Burton opened hearings by showing videotape of Puerto Rican nationalists making bombs. Representative Waxman then read a letter from President Clinton explaining his decision to grant clemency to Puerto Rican nationalists tied to terrorist attacks in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Following the opening statements witnesses testified against the president’s actions. close
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