Biden commutes 1,500 sentences in largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history

The transcript discusses the release of prisoners to home confinement during the pandemic and President Biden's pardoning of 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. Biden emphasizes the importance of second chances and his role in extending mercy to those who have shown remorse and rehabilitation.

What was the primary reason for releasing prisoners and placing them on home confinement?

• To reduce prison overcrowding

• To test a new rehabilitation program

• As part of a new law

• Due to the pandemic

How many Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes is the partnership focusing on?

• 100

• 25

• 39

• 50

What is the main theme of President Biden's statement?

• Foreign policy

• Healthcare reform

• Economic growth

• Possibility and second chances

According to Biden, what is America built on?

• Cultural diversity

• Technological advancement

• Promise of possibility and second chances

• Military strength

What privilege does President Biden mention in his statement?

• Improving the economy

• Strengthening international relations

• Extending mercy to those who have shown remorse

• Creating new laws