The same qualities that made him a memorable jurist would make him a lightning rod for fierce opposition if he were named to the Supreme Court now. (Byron White)

The same qualities that made him a memorable jurist would make him a lightning rod for fierce opposition if he were named to the Supreme Court now.

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