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Stephen Breyer: What is law supposed to do, seen as a whole? It is supposed to allow all people--all people--to live together in a…

On the recordMarch 20, 2022
What is law supposed to do, seen as a whole? It is supposed to allow all people--all people--to live together in a society, where they have so many different views, so many different needs, to live together in a way that is more harmonious, that is better, so that they can work productively together.
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Stephen Breyer

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Breyer emphasizes the law's role in fostering harmony among diverse individuals.

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