On the recordMarch 19, 2017
I have lots of concerns as a person and as a citizen. But I am now a judge, and my personal views have nothing to do with how I rule on cases.
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Neil Gorsuch
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congress.govI have lots of concerns as a person and as a citizen. But I am now a judge, and my personal views have nothing to do with how I rule on cases.
Gorsuch emphasizes the separation of personal views from judicial rulings.
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