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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary


For Immediate Release July 26, 1996

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

After reviewing the matter, the President denied the application by Jonathan Pollard for executive clemency. As in his previous review of the matter in March 1994, the President made his decision taking into account the recommendation of the Attorney General and the unanimous views of the law enforcement and national security agencies.

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