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“We cannot simply suspend or restrict civil liberties until the War on Terror is over, because the War on Terror is unlikely ever to be truly over.”

Quote by Gerald Bard Tjoflat

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Gerald Bard Tjoflat
Gerald Bard Tjoflat

Gerald Bard Tjoflat, born on December 6, 1929, is an accomplished American judge with extensive experience and notable achievements in the legal field. He has held several significant positions in the judiciary. more

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