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George W. Bush: Every judge I appoint will be a person who clearly understands the role of a judge is to interpret the law, not to…

On the recordMay 8, 2001
Every judge I appoint will be a person who clearly understands the role of a judge is to interpret the law, not to legislate from the bench.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Announcing Nominations for the Federal Judiciary

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