On the recordMarch 19, 2017
In my line of work, a precedent is a heavy, weighty thing, and it deserves respect as precedent, as part of our history.
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Neil Gorsuch
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congress.govIn my line of work, a precedent is a heavy, weighty thing, and it deserves respect as precedent, as part of our history.
Gorsuch emphasizes the importance of respecting legal precedents.
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