On the recordSeptember 18, 2012
In the event that the law requires... are you willing to take that step to cross public opinion and do what you believe is right?
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congress.govIn the event that the law requires... are you willing to take that step to cross public opinion and do what you believe is right?
Whitehouse asks nominees about making unpopular legal decisions.
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