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Neil Gorsuch: Socrates said the first virtue of a good judge is to listen courteously and decide impartially.

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
Socrates said the first virtue of a good judge is to listen courteously and decide impartially.
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Neil Gorsuch

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Gorsuch emphasizes the importance of listening as a judge.

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