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Al Franken: the ultimate role of a judge is to follow the law, not make the law

On the recordOctober 6, 2009
the ultimate role of a judge is to follow the law, not make the law
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken emphasizes judges must adhere strictly to the law.

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