In my line of work, a precedent is a heavy, weighty thing, and it deserves respect as precedent, as part of our history.
Neil Gorsuch: “In my line of work, a precedent is a heavy, weighty thing, and it deserves respect as precedent, as part of our history.”
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Gorsuch emphasizes the importance of respecting legal precedents.
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