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Chris Coons: Finally, in my view being a great judge requires some balance of empathy and evenhandedness.

On the recordJune 7, 2011
Finally, in my view being a great judge requires some balance of empathy and evenhandedness.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons highlights the need for empathy and fairness in judges.

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