The emperor then writes him an official pardon at the insistence of Li Shishi.

However, an official pardon was not granted.

But he left it unclear whether this was an expression of personal sentiment or whether he had in mind an official pardon.

The government also issued official pardons and a statement of regret.

"You'll have an official pardon, of course," Shacklar added.

"And to be certain no other officials misunderstand, I'll equip you with an official pardon."

One of the men involved also received an official pardon by President Bill Clinton.

An official pardon was the day they returned to Iraq, Feb. 21.

He would not receive an official pardon until Grover Cleveland took office, the first Democrat elected since 1857.

They insist that those who resist the American occupation are patriots and have no need for official pardon.