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White House throws cold water on Pollard clemency

By JPOST.COM STAFF

JUNE 13, 2012 21:22

Hours ahead of a meeting with US President Barack Obama where President Shimon Peres is expected to make a plea for clemency for jailed Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard, White House Spokesman Jay Carney on Wednesday threw cold water on the prospects of the request being granted.

"Our position has not changed and will not change today," Carney told journalists at a daily briefing. "I would simply remind you that Mr. Pollard was convicted of very serious crimes."

Speaking to Channel 2 from Washington, Peres said he feels he represents all of Israel by advocating for Pollard's release but said he does not want to raise expectations.

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