This statement is a direct quotation attributed to Governor Laura Kelly. As a quote, it represents what she said rather than an independently verifiable factual claim about the world. The statement expresses an opinion/perspective about pardons and second chances, not an objective fact that can be proven true or false.

No verifiable record shows Governor Laura Kelly made the exact quoted statement on May 3, 2026; the quote cannot be confirmed from the cited source.

The statement accurately represents Governor Laura Kelly's position on pardons as reported in the source, though it expresses her opinion rather than a verifiable factual claim.