Hey, the train is leaving the station, so stop expecting this Administration to do the right thing, ok?
Posted on 08/06/2008 1:30:34 PM PDT by AuntB
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) responded to the sentencing of Osvaldo Aldrete Davila, the drug smuggler whose testimony led to the convictions of Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, by calling it a “perfect opportunity” for the President to pardon the agents or commute their sentences. Davila was sentenced today to two consecutive, 57 month terms in prison.
“The sentencing of Osvaldo Aldrete Davila offers the President yet another opportunity to do what is right and either pardon or commute the sentences of Agents Ramos and Compean,” said Congressman Hunter. “These agents have spent almost two years in federal custody because of Davila’s testimony. The fact that Davila continued to run drugs into the United States after receiving immunity from federal prosecutors, in exchange for taking the stand against the agents, calls into question his testimony. His sentencing discredits it altogether.
“Agents Ramos and Compean should be released immediately and returned to their families. They shouldn’t have to serve one more day in custody.”
NOTE: Hunter and several other Members of Congress recently sent a letter to President Bush requesting that he consider, at the very least, commuting the sentences of Agents Ramos and Compean to time served. Congressman Hunter also introduced H.R. 563 in the House of Representatives, legislation initiating a pardon for the agents. The bill currently has 104 cosponsors.
Hooray Duncan Hunter!
Ping Duncan Hunter
FREE AMERICAN OIL NOW!!!
OBAMA/EDWARDS ‘08!!!
Bush’s fellow Mexiphiles framed them so it is unlikely he will pardon them.
Sometimes W values loyalty more than justice and this may be one of those times.
So Davilla’s term is shorter than Ramos and Compean ... hmmm. Does that seem right?
PING
So what ever happened to Terry Reed anyway? Dead?
There is a petition as grassfire.org
Also, Keep on President Bush
comments@whitehouse.gov
202-456-1111
Where is the outrage with Mexicans in America who
see two Americans of Mexican heritage unjustly locked up for doing their job.
Guess this doesn’t fit their agenda
Bush is such a disappointment.~
Hunter can’t really expect that Bush...who just tried to postpone the execution of a Mexican who gang raped and murdered two young American girls.... to give two hoots about American citizens wrongly incarcerated.
Exactly why I’m still writing Duncan Hunter in on my ballot. My conscience won’t allow me to vote for someone even worse on the issue.
I really doubt it’s gunna happen...:0/
Yes, Duncan Hunter still fighting for the American people.
The border agents should be released immediately.
I'm also not holding my breath waiting for Justice from "W" for Ramos and Campean. It might alienate the Hispanic Community...Oh wait, Ramos and Campean are Hispanic... Make that the Hispanic Illegal Alien and La Raza community.
bttt
PING!
RAMOS/COMPEAN Ping
Please freepmail me if you want on or off this list.
Yes, Hunter introduced HR 563 demanding a pardon which of course means nothing (except good PR) because Congress can't DEMAND a pardon from the President.
My question is why didn't he use that same time and energy submitting a bill that exempts law enforcement officers from the 10 year mandatory when they make mistakes of judgment in the line of duty? Not only would that have freed Ramos and Compean but it would have protected ALL LEO’s in the future. Instead all we get are press releases, photo ops and rhetoric. Ramos and Compean are still in prison and LEO’s are still at risk from this poorly written legislation.
Do something that counts and is effective, Rep. Hunter. Then you'll win back my respect.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.