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Quote by Rose Bird

“The courts are an easy scapegoat because at a time when everything has to boiled down to easy slogans, we speak in subtleties.”

Quote by Rose Bird

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Rose Bird was a former Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. Born on November 2, 1936, and passing away on December 4, 1999, she was known for her exceptional contributions to the legal field and her unwavering commitment to social justice. more

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