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Jeff Sessions: “Under no circumstances should the judiciary become the handmaiden of the executive.”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
Under no circumstances should the judiciary become the handmaiden of the executive.
Said by
Jeff Sessions
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Stresses the independence of the judiciary from executive influence.

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