Sen. Duckworth Issues Statement on Gov. Pritzker's Pardon of Combat Veteran Perez
August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following statement regarding Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker granting clemency to combat veteran Miguel Perez Jr.:
"Miguel Perez's own life demonstrates why our nation should never give up on our combat Veterans, even during tough times. During his time in prison, Mr. Perez finally received the mental health treatment he so desperately needed as a Veteran returning from war and took great strides to reform hi . . .
"Miguel Perez's own life demonstrates why our nation should never give up on our combat Veterans, even during tough times. During his time in prison, Mr. Perez finally received the mental health treatment he so desperately needed as a Veteran returning from war and took great strides to reform hi . . .