How to pronounce “pardons” in English

I have turned down three pardons from three sitting presidents of the United States because I do not believe, nor will I ever believe that a piece of paper

I have turned down three pardons from three sitting presidents of the United States because I do not believe, nor will I ever believe, that a piece of paper

the President advises something terrible and participates in it and then pardons the person, isn’t that awful?”

Some close to Clinton say he knew perfectly well that some of the pardons might cause a stir and went ahead anyway.