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On the recordJune 5, 2012
Each of you knows, as I do, that the role of a district court judge is essentially to follow the law as it has been adopted by the legislature and interpreted by a court that generally is above you or has ruled before you.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of following established law as a judge.

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