New Jersey Governor Corzine Statement on New Mexico Repealing the Death Penalty
By admin - Posted on March 20th, 2009
Tagged: Bill Richardson
• Death penalty
• Execution
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• New Jersey
• New Mexico
March 19, 2009 -- TRENTON – New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine today issued the following statement on the State of New Mexico repealing the death penalty.
“I want to commend Governor Richardson for signing legislation repealing the death penalty in New Mexico. Governor Richardson’s decision to abolish the death penalty in his state, regardless of his own personal opinion on the matter, demonstrates the true character of a leader.
“Governor Richardson understands that the criminal justice system is not perfect and innocent people are, at times, wrongfully accused of crimes they did not commit. I firmly believe replacing the death penalty with a sentence of life in prison without parole best captures our highest values and reflects our best efforts to search for true justice.
“We would anticipate and encourage other states to follow.”
Source: New Jersey Governor
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