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On the recordJune 30, 2010
You said you believed it was critical for judges to be deferential to the decisions of the people and their elected representatives.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer emphasizes the importance of judicial deference to elected officials.

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