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John Cornyn: “Judges are not policymakers and judges should leave that job to the elected representatives of the people who reserve…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
Judges are not policymakers and judges should leave that job to the elected representatives of the people who reserve the time-honored right to throw the rascals out if they don't like what we're doing as elected members of the legislative branch.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn emphasizes the separation of judicial and legislative roles.

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