In a rule of law system, the government is responsible for upholding the law, protecting citizens' rights, and preventing abuse of power.

We respect presidents who exercise their pardoning power with wisdom, care, and “prerogative of mercy," and we oppose pardons otherwise.

These cases mark an inflection point in the history of our government: We the people can decide if we will uphold Constitutional government.

We must redouble our commitment to the principles that make America flourish — chiefly, the right to self-government and the rule of law.