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Neil Gorsuch: Senator, I have consistently, not picking out Griswold or any other particular case, I have drawn a line that I think is…

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
Senator, I have consistently, not picking out Griswold or any other particular case, I have drawn a line that I think is required of a good judge to be fair and to respect the separation of powers, without respect to precedent.
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Neil Gorsuch

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Gorsuch emphasizes the importance of respecting judicial precedent.

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