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“Ending up in the right place in this debate requires starting in the right place. The right place to start is the proper discrimination of what judges are supposed to do, and the rest of the process should reflect this judicial job description.”

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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