Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 6, 2009
You would hardly expect anything differently. You wouldn't want a judge to be any different.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes the importance of judges having preconceived notions on legal issues.

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