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Harry Reid: Judge George has served on many committees of the Supreme Court. He is a great judge. I do not know if 'revered' is the…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2004
Judge George has served on many committees of the Supreme Court. He is a great judge. I do not know if 'revered' is the right word, but people like this man and look up to him. Lloyd George was appointed by a Republican President. He is a Republican, and he is not trying to embarrass the President. He is a person who believes in the three separate but equal branches of Government and he thinks what is happening to the Federal judiciary is causing inequality in the separation of powers doctrine.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the qualifications and beliefs of Judge George during a Senate floor debate.

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