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OCR: co-u1 rts. ta make, and the rule of lenity Sanp not au thorize courts to override clear congressional intent merely in order avoid what they view as harsh outcome. See Gozlon-Pereta United States, 498 410 (rule lenity does not reflect an over. riding consideration being lenient wrongdoers Accordingly. the rule lenity has OLE applica tion this case CONCLUSION The judgment the court of appeals should be reversed Respectfully submi itted. DREW S. DAYS, 111 Soticitor General JOHN KEENLY Aoting Assistant Attorney General WILLEAM BRYSON Deputy Solicitor General THOMAS HUNGAR Assistant to the Solicitor General THOMAS M GANNON SUSAN M DAVIES Attorneys AUGUST 1993 missible under the maximurn sentence at the time the offense was committed 18 harsh Peretz refiect leni ient appeuls submitted Generu KE ...