Orrin Hatch is one of the top drug warriors around. He’s also apparently the one to know if you get in trouble.
TalkLeft has the bizarre connection with one of the recent Bush pardons. The drug offender knew Carly Simon kid, and Carly Simon had recorded one of Orrin Hatch’s songs, so… voila!
And remember, it was Orrin Hatch who used his influence to spring record producer Dallas Austin from drug charges in the United Arab Emirates.
So… maybe you want to introduce yourself. It couldn’t hurt.
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