Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
The primary job of the Supreme Court is not to uphold the will of the majority of the moment.
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Neil Gorsuch

Editor's note · Context

Gorsuch emphasizes the Court's role in protecting rights over majority will.

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