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On the recordJune 13, 2023
I am extremely worried about what's happening on the Supreme Court and what's happening with the failure of the Chief Justice to do what would relieve us of this public spectacle.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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Editor's note · Context

Welch expresses concern over the Supreme Court's credibility and the Chief Justice's inaction.

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