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He showed that the position of judge in interpreting the law was a very different thing from that of making the law by steering a party into power in a crucial campaign.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “He showed that the position of judge in interpreting the law was a very different thing from that of making the law by…”
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This quote distinguishes the roles of a judge and a political party leader, emphasizing the importance of impartiality in law interpretation.
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