Of course a judge's views on progressive social philosophy are entirely second in importance to his possession of a high and fine character; which means the possession of such elementary virtues as honesty, courage, and fair-mindedness.
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of a judge's character over their social philosophy in the judicial process.
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