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Al Franken: The most important elements of judicial temperament are open-mindedness, respect for all parties, attorneys and other…

On the recordJanuary 7, 2014
The most important elements of judicial temperament are open-mindedness, respect for all parties, attorneys and other participants in the judicial process, and humility.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness and respect in judicial temperament.

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