Thread: Ramos & Compean commuted

This is wonderful. I'm really happy for them.

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I'M GOING TO MISS PRESIDENT BUSH. HE'S A HECK OF GUY!

This is a statement from Congressman John Culberson

January 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Culberson issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s commuting the sentences of Border Agents Ramos and Compean:

“I am thrilled that President George W. Bush took the opportunity, on his last full day in office, to commute the sentences of wrongly imprisoned Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. This long overdue commutation is a blessing to the agents and their families, and it will instantly improve the morale of our Border Patrol, which will help make our nation more secure. Their sentences will now expire on March 20, and these men will finally be released from prison and return home to their loving families.

“Last Thursday I secured the signatures of 29 (all but three) Texas Representatives, two former members and both of our Texas Senators on a letter to the President Bush requesting that he commute the sentences of Agents Ramos and Compean. I hand-delivered the letter to the White House on Thursday night to ensure the President would see it before he left office. Today is a great day for Texans and people from across the country who sought justice for Ramos and Compean. Their appeal to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals was rejected in September, so a presidential commutation was their best and most timely option. With this one act, President Bush has done more to restore his popularity than anything else he could have done and he showed once again that he is a man of character and integrity.â€

Originally Posted by chloe24

Why don't they just release them now??? I hope they put them into protective custody before their March release.

The first priority was to get them out of prison so they could be with their families. But next should be how to find a way to clear their reputations. Is this even possible?

These are my concerns too. Does anyone know why they have to remain in prison for 2 more months? Is that just Bush twisting the knife or do all prisoners whose sentences are commuted have to remain locked up for some months before being released?

I'm worried about them being harmed if they are now in the general population.

And if we can help them get pardoned, I'd love to help!

they will stay in the isolation for two more months and then be released on the 20th

Originally Posted by jamesw62

Originally Posted by koobster

I was in the store when I got a phone call, I started yelling YES WE DID IT, then everyone near me stopped what they where doing and started to look at me.

did anyone ask you why ya yelled?

Yeap, and I said the border agents have been commuted, and that they were wrongly conviced and rail road these men for DOING there jobs.
It was great, I give it out real loud too. They probally heard me across the store. James started to laugh, it was kinda funny, especially when everyone started to look at me.

They deserve to be free for they are heroes!

Tonight Lou Dobbs on his show said that Carlos Rico Dept of Foreign Affairs of the Mexican gov. said that ''the Mexican gov. lobbied to keep these 2 BP Agents in jail.'' It is incredible what these 2 BP Agents and their families have been through.

Monica and Patty were on Lou`s show tonight with their lawyer trying to get them out sooner.They looked happy and Lou said Monica's eyes were sparkling. Patty said she did not tell her children for her son will be 4 years in March and his Dad is his present! I hope they tape it so we all can see it. Wonderful News !

KFI in los angeles, john and ken have already said they want to have a fundraiser in LA for the two guys because when Nacho was there in 05 during labor day weekend they had over flowing crowds for the entire show and actually had alot of donations that day

http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-143761.html
Lou Dobbs Transcript: Mexico Pressures Bush on Ramos/Compean

http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-143762.html
Dobbs Transcript: Ramos/Compean Wives and Attorneys

Originally Posted by TexasCowgirl

For me, George Bush went from a "F" to a "D-".

It's great news during a week when my heart is burdened for my country.

I hope that the agent's families can get through this tough time and that they stay safe.

Yeap i agree