We've heard enough blather about Bill Clinton's narcissistic search for a legacy. Well, for my money he cinched it when he gave a presidential pardon to Dan Rostenkowski. Rostenkowski ripped off the public from his lofty 36-year perch on Capitol Hill. He pled guilty to two felony counts of mail fraud to escape from 15 other felony indictments. Don't get me wrong.
Forgiveness is a wonderful thing.
Had Dan Rostenkowski shown remorse for his widespread criminal enterprises in Congress, a pardon might have been warranted. But Rosty never apologized. I'm not completely convinced that what I did was wrong. Dispensing gifts to some friends and hiring the children of others was my way of life. This is Common Sense .