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John Cornyn: The judiciary may truly be said to have neither force nor will, but merely judgment.

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
The judiciary may truly be said to have neither force nor will, but merely judgment.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

The judiciary's role is to interpret, not enforce or create laws.

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