Chuck Schumer actually said...

The only point I am making here, if some are seeking to suggest that your empathy or sympathy overrules rule of law, this is a pretty good body of law to look at.

Context

Schumer emphasizes the importance of rule of law over empathy in legal decisions.

05/07/2009

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