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I have some doubts whether livestreaming the execution is advisable, but Mr. Hegseth should be commended for his honesty, and for showing Mr. Hasan mercy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Rodriguez has been a vocal advocate for placing the cameras across Texas and has commended their use in Laredo and elsewhere for allowing a new approach to detecting crime.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
An exhibition of the winning and highly commended images will be on display at the National Maritime Museum, London from 18 September.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Vince Miller, an attorney representing Garrido, commended the Sheriff’s Department for doing “the right thing” in this case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
He had talked to her not with his voice, but with his ears, eyes, and lips; and he had even commended her with a wag of his tail.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
