I am distressed to vote in such a way that would deny U.S. Federal judges the COLA's that I believe that they deserve. Unfortunately, because judges have been lumped together with politicians on Capitol Hill, I have no other choice but to vote for the measure lest I appear to be self-serving. It is my hope that Federal judges' pay will be separated from politicians' pay scales in the future.
Joe Scarborough: “I am distressed to vote in such a way that would deny U.S. Federal judges the COLA's that I believe that they deserve.…”
On the recordJuly 16, 1996
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Discussing the voting decision regarding cost-of-living adjustments for U.S. Federal judges.
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