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On the recordJune 10, 2014
It is frustrating both to be able to see individuals that would claim judicial independence, but they are basically going to create their own way.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford expresses frustration with judicial independence leading to inconsistent decisions.

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