[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 36, Number 50 (Monday, December 18, 2000)]
[Page 3049]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Russian President Vladimir Putin's Decision To Pardon 
Edmond Pope

December 9, 2000

    I welcome President Putin's statement of his intent to pardon and 
release Edmond Pope. It will be a great relief to all Americans when Mr. 
Pope is finally freed and reunited with his family. We want to see him 
home and safe as soon as possible.