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On the recordJune 30, 2010
Our path to a more perfect Union also included the rejection 75 years ago of conservative judicial activism by the Supreme Court and our establishing a social safety net for all Americans.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy discusses the evolution of judicial philosophy and social safety nets.

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