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To: Paradox

Thus far this is what we have

4:17: Judge Lewis begins his statement by discussing Justice Marshall's decision to resign from the Court. Judge Rehnquist asked Justice Marshall to stay. Justice Marshall said Rehnquist was the best chief that Marshall had served under. Judge Lewis was stunned to learn this.

Judge Lewis acknowledges that he sits on the "far left" of the panel of judges this afternoon. He points out that there were times in which he did not agree - Lewis is unapologetically pro-choice, and a civil rights activist. He is involved in endeavors that would make one wonder his decision to testify. But having worked with Alito he respects his intellectual honesty.

4:16: Judge Lewis, the last but not least member of the panel, gets his turn.


2,426 posted on 01/12/2006 1:20:46 PM PST by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot and a new member of Sam's Club)
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To: Paradox

4:21: Judge Lewis is saying that Judge Alito did not come to conference with an ideological bent. Judge Lewis has no hesitation commending his commitment to principles.

Finally, when they did disagree, it was always respectful - Lewis think this is an important facet of appellate judging.


2,440 posted on 01/12/2006 1:23:49 PM PST by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot and a new member of Sam's Club)
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