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Scott Rigell: “Our judicial branch is widely respected, certainly far more than the institution that I am privileged to serve in and…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2015
Our judicial branch is widely respected, certainly far more than the institution that I am privileged to serve in and even, indeed, the Executive branch.
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Scott Rigell
Republican · Virginia

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Rigell emphasizes the respect for the judicial branch compared to Congress and the Executive.

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