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George W. Bush: A Justice must strictly apply the Constitution and laws of the United States and not legislate from the bench.

On the recordOctober 2, 2005
A Justice must strictly apply the Constitution and laws of the United States and not legislate from the bench.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Announcing the Nomination of Harriet E. Miers To Be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court

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