After signing an executive order to suspend the death penalty in his state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it was his conscience that drove his decision.

Speaking to “The View” on Friday, the recently elected Democrat appeared stunned by the more than 700 inmates on death row in California, a number that tops any other state in the country.

“I would be asked to sign off on one death every single day for two plus years ― one a week for 14 years ― knowing that at least four percent of those ― 30 plus people ― were innocent,” he said, pointing to the possibility for exonerations.

He added, “I can’t in good conscience do that.”