On the recordMay 21, 1969
We did not inform other members of the Court because we felt it was only proper to inform the Chief Justice under the circumstances.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe did not inform other members of the Court because we felt it was only proper to inform the Chief Justice under the circumstances.
Conversation With Newsmen on the Nomination of the Chief Justice of the United States
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