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Michael Bennet: An independent judiciary in this country, I can carry that baton for as long as I can carry it.

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
An independent judiciary in this country, I can carry that baton for as long as I can carry it.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Commitment to an independent judiciary is vital.

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