![If confirmed, [Judge of the Supreme Court] will write the words that will either broaden or narrow our rights for the rest of your working life. You will be interpreting the Constitution in which we as a people place our faith and on which our freedoms as a nation rest. And on a daily basis, the words of your opinions will affect countless individuals as they seek protection behind the courthouse doors.](/assets/img/quote-photos/if-confirmed-judge-of-the-supreme-court-will-write-the-words-that-will-either.jpg)
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