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“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordOctober 2, 2005
Harriet Miers will strictly interpret our Constitution and laws. She will not legislate from the bench.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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Bush defends Harriet Miers' judicial philosophy during her nomination.

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