01/27/2010
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"I do believe that day after day you objectively and fairly handle cases, and that our judicial system is the cornerstone of American liberty and prosperity."
"So not only do you have the second highest caseload, but the second shortest disposition time, for which I say thank you and good work."
"I am generally, as you can tell, not disposed to a major increase in judges."
"The court is the cornerstone of liberty and prosperity."