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Orrin Hatch: The more power judges have over what the law means, the less power the people and their elected representatives have.

On the recordApril 15, 2010
The more power judges have over what the law means, the less power the people and their elected representatives have.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Judges' power affects the balance of power between the judiciary and elected officials.

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