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The Judge's Authority Derives Entirely From The Fact That He Is Applying The Law And Not His Personal Values. That Is Why The American Public Accepts The Decisions Of Its Courts, Accepts Even Decisions That Nullify The Laws A Majority Of The Electorate Or Their Representatives Voted For.
-Robert Bork
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The Judge's Authority Derives Entirely From The

Robert Bork
The Judge's Authority Derives Entirely From The Fact That He Is Applying The Law And Not His Personal Values. That Is Why The American Public Accepts The Decisions Of Its Courts, Accepts Even Decisions That Nullify The Laws A Majority Of The Electorate Or Their Representatives Voted For.
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