On the recordMay 7, 2009
The tough cases can only be determined on the basis of one's deepest values, one's core concerns, one's broader perspective on how the world works, and the depth and breadth of one's empathy.
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congress.gov“The tough cases can only be determined on the basis of one's deepest values, one's core concerns, one's broader perspective on how the world works, and the depth and breadth of one's empathy.”
Obama's statement on the importance of empathy in judicial decisions.
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