John Cornyn: “Judges are not here to make policy. We leave that to you all and to…”

On the recordJanuary 7, 2014

Judges are not here to make policy. We leave that to you all and to the President. Our job is to apply and interpret the law.

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Cornyn emphasizes the role of judges in interpreting law, not making policy.

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