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Sen. Bob Graham: “In case after case that has been cited on the principle that Justice Barkett is not following precedent, those are the…”

On the recordApril 14, 1994
In case after case that has been cited on the principle that Justice Barkett is not following precedent, those are the cases which she resolved under State standards, not under Federal standards. There has been no allegation that she was not faithfully adhering to the law and precedent, and applying her judgment as she felt it appropriate to do to carry out her dual responsibilities as a State supreme court justice and to the Federal Constitution. She will meet that same high standard of fidelity and judicial commitment to the law as a judge on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, to which I am confident this Senate will soon confirm her.
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Sen. Bob Graham
Florida
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Defending Justice Barkett's adherence to legal standards during her confirmation process.

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