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“I'm not naive. Sometimes interpretation is more of an art than a science. There are those who would label interpretation absolutely anything a judge might do or, two, the text of a statute or the Constitution. But it seems to me there comes a point where a judge is using his own creativity and purpose and crosses the line between interpreting a text written by somebody else and in a sense creating something new.”

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Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch

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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