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On the recordDecember 1, 2009
Well, if it has done it in numerous cases, that does not absolve it from judicial lawmaking.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter argues that frequent judicial actions do not excuse lawmaking by the court.

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