Former Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s commutation of the sentence of Lewis “Scooter” Libby:
“I am very happy for Scooter Libby. I know that this is a great relief to him, his wife and children. “While for a long time I have urged a pardon for Scooter, I respect the president’s decision.”This will allow a good American, who has done a lot for his country, to resume his life.”