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Patrick Leahy: “The Court should have a broader range of perspectives than just gleaned from the appellate branch.”

On the recordJune 30, 2010
The Court should have a broader range of perspectives than just gleaned from the appellate branch.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy argues for the inclusion of diverse experiences in the Supreme Court.

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