I understand Justice Scalia's jurisprudence to begin with a proposition that we should all agree to - namely, that judges should try to interpret the law correctly, and without personal or political bias. (Sonia Sotomayor)

I understand Justice Scalia's jurisprudence to begin with a proposition that we should all agree to - namely, that judges should try to interpret the law correctly, and without personal or political bias.

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