Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 11, 2020
The policy decisions and value judgments of government must be made by the political branches elected by and accountable to the people. The public should not expect courts to do so and courts should not try.
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Amy Coney Barrett
Independent · District of Columbia

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Amy Coney Barrett stated that policy decisions should be made by elected officials, not the courts.

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