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Richard Nixon: I have reluctantly concluded that it is not possible to get confirmation for a judge on the Supreme Court of any man who…

On the recordApril 8, 1970
I have reluctantly concluded that it is not possible to get confirmation for a judge on the Supreme Court of any man who believes in the strict construction of the Constitution, as I do, if he happens to come from the South.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Remarks to Reporters About Nominations to the Supreme Court

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