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" I was not involved and am not involved in the questions about the rules governing detention of combatants. "
Brett Kavanaugh
Questions
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" I thank God every day for my family. "
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" A judge must be independent and must interpret the law, not make the law. "
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" There is no meaningful or persuasive constitutional distinction between semiautomatic handguns and semiautomatic rifles. "
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" Having seen first-hand how complex and difficult the job is, I believe it vital that the president be able to focus on his never-ending tasks with as few distractions as possible. "
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" I am proud that a majority of my law clerks have been women. "
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" However much we might sympathize or agree with EPA's policy objectives, EPA may act only within the boundaries of its statutory authority. "
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" My judicial philosophy is straightforward. "
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" As a judge, I hire four law clerks each year. I look for the best. "
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" The law does not allow the FTC to just snap its fingers and temporarily block a merger. "
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" With respect to the legal justifications or the policies relating to the treatment of detainees, I was not aware of any issues on that or the legal memos that subsequently came out until the summer, sometime in 2004, when there started to be news reports on that. "
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" My mom was a teacher. In the 1960s and '70s, she taught history at two largely African American public high schools in Washington, D.C. - McKinley Tech and H.D. Woodson. Her example taught me the importance of equality for all Americans. "
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She
" If confirmed to the D.C. Circuit, I would follow Roe v. Wade faithfully and fully. That would be binding precedent of the court. It's been decided by the Supreme Court. "
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" Congress should clarify that a sitting president is not subject to criminal indictment while in office. "
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Congress
Office
" I believe that an independent judiciary is the crown jewel of our constitutional republic. "
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" Even the lesser burdens of a criminal investigation - including preparing for questioning by criminal investigators - are time-consuming and distracting. "
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" My wife, Ashley, is a West Texan, a graduate of Abilene Cooper Public High School and the University of Texas. "
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Wife
High School
" A president who is concerned about an ongoing criminal investigation is almost inevitably going to do a worse job as president. "
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Job
" The nation certainly would have been better off if President Clinton could have focused on Osama bin Laden without being distracted by the Paula Jones sexual harassment case and its criminal investigation offshoots. "
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Off
" I think justices of all stripes agree that stare decisis is important, but not an inextricable command. It's not inflexible; it's not absolute. "
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" The earth is warming. Humans are contributing. "
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" There is one kind of judge. There is an independent judge under our Constitution. "
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Kind
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" The task of dealing with global warming is urgent and important. "
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" The motto of my Jesuit high school was 'Men for others.' I've tried to live that creed. "
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" The Senate should consider a rule ensuring that every judicial nominee receives a vote by the Senate within 180 days of being nominated by the president. "
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President
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" Semi-automatic rifles, like semi-automatic handguns, have not traditionally been banned and are in common use by law-abiding citizens for self-defense in the home, hunting, and other lawful uses. "
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" Like civil suits, criminal investigations take the president's focus away from his or her responsibilities to the people. "
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" I am part of the vibrant Catholic community in the D.C. area. The members of that community disagree about many things, but we are united by a commitment to serve. "
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" A ban on a class of arms is not an 'incidental' regulation. It is equivalent to a ban on a category of speech. "
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" My law clerks come from diverse backgrounds and points of view. "
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" My dad went to law school at night while working full-time. He has an unparalleled work ethic and has passed down to me his passion for playing and watching sports. I love him dearly. "
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Sports
Law