1.   But Clinton has said all his clemency decisions were made strictly on the merits of the cases.

2.   In interviews at the time, Bush said he was never influenced by politics when making clemency decisions.

3.   That is the day when governors traditionally announce clemency decisions.

4.   A clemency decision is expected late Thursday.

5.   Clinton has denied any wrongdoing, saying all the clemency decisions were made on the merits.

6.   It is the first time a member of the state parole board has sought to interview a death row inmate before making a clemency decision, Light said.

7.   It was the first time a member of the state parole board had interviewed a death row inmate before making a clemency decision, Light said.

8.   The former president has denied any wrongdoing, saying all the clemency decisions were made on the merits.