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Michael Bloomberg: “Isn't the reason that the founding fathers said nine justices is that they wanted a diverse group of people with…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
Isn't the reason that the founding fathers said nine justices is that they wanted a diverse group of people with different life experiences?
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Michael Bloomberg

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Bloomberg discusses the need for diversity among Supreme Court justices.

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