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“History is filled with examples of men and women who rendered highly effective performance without the conventional badges of accomplishment in terms of certificates, diplomas, or degrees. Diplomas and tests are useful servants, but Congress has mandated the commonsense proposition that they are not to become masters of reality.”

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Warren E. Burger
Warren E. Burger

Warren E. Burger was a prominent American jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. His influence on the legal system was profound, and during his tenure, he led several significant legal reforms. more

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