The nine men and women on the Supreme Court serve lifetime appointments, and they resolve many of our most significant issues.
Dick Durbin: “The nine men and women on the Supreme Court serve lifetime appointments, and they resolve many of our most significant…”
On the recordMay 7, 2009
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Durbin highlights the Supreme Court's critical role in addressing significant societal issues.
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