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George W. Bush: I told the people of South Carolina if I became the President of the United States that I would put people on the bench…

On the recordNovember 1, 2007
I told the people of South Carolina if I became the President of the United States that I would put people on the bench who would strictly interpret the Constitution and not legislate from the bench.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Arrival in Columbia, South Carolina

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