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“Chief Justice [John] Roberts compared judges to umpires, who apply rules they did not write and cannot change to the competition before them.”

Quote by Orrin Hatch

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Orrin Hatch is an American politician born on March 22, 1934. He is a senior U.S. Senator who has served the state of Utah for many years. Hatch is known for his steadfast conservative stance and extensive legislative experience in the U.S. Senate. more

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