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 wouldn't approach the issue of judging in the way the president does. Judges can't rely on what's in their heart. They don't determine the law. Congress makes the law. The job of a judge is to apply the law.
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