On the recordApril 22, 1996
the philosophy of the 1960's was to ``do your own thing'' and to ignore the consequences. This philosophy has crept into almost every institution in American life, including the law. Instead of dispensing justice, jurisprudence today seems more like a competition to see which judge or lawyer can come up with the most unusual or creative way to let criminals off the hook. Perhaps the clearest evidence of this is Bill Clinton's appointments to the Federal bench. District Judge Harold Baer, Circuit Judge Rosemary Barkett, and District Judge Leonie Brinkema--just to name a few. All of these judges, Mr. Speaker, have devised new and interesting ways to excuse blatant criminal behavior, including armed robbery, drug dealing, and murder. Bill Clinton's record is clear. As a product of the touchy-feely 1960's, he is willing to excuse criminal activity and is now appointing judges who agree with his view of social judicial liberalism.
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