All of the legal defense funds out there, they're looking for people out there with court of appeals experience, because court of appeals is where policy is made. And I know, I know this is on tape and I should never say that because we don't make law, I know. I know.
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- Until we get equality in education, we won't have an equal society.
- Until we get equality in education, we won't have an equal society.
- Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.
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- I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.