I think you're right. Arnold's gonna save him. Why else would he wait so long and build this up so much? I'm for the death penalty, but even I think it's cruel to draw this out so long.
My guess:
Arnold will not only deny clemency but announce that he has decided to carry out the execution himself - using his fists.
"I'm for the death penalty, but even I think it's cruel to draw this out so long."
Cruel ?
I would rather Arnold have waited until the last minute, called him up to speak to him personally and said " buh bye "