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John Danforth: I think that Clarence Thomas' view of judicial restraint is that judges should not be imposing their own philosophical…

On the recordApril 22, 2023
I think that Clarence Thomas' view of judicial restraint is that judges should not be imposing their own philosophical views on the country from the bench.
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John Danforth
Missouri

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Danforth defends Clarence Thomas's judicial philosophy during his confirmation process.

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