While I'm happy to talk about the importance of precedent, I don't think I should get into the application of those principles in a particular area.
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very strongly in the separation of power that is very protective of our individual liberty.John Roberts
There has been a lot of support, and you need it in a time like this,
John Roberts
I do think the chief justice has a particular obligation to try to achieve consensus consistent with everyone's individual oath to uphold the Constitution, and that would certainly be a priority for me.
John Roberts
Did I hear that it's not constitutionally suspect as far as you view it today Yes.
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I don't think you can read those opinions and say that these are the opinions of an ideologue. You may think they're not enough. You may think you need more of a sample. That's your judgment. But I think if you looked at what I've done since I took the judicial oath, that should convince you that I'm not an ideologue. And you and I agree that that's not the sort of person we want on the Supreme Court.
John Roberts
I appreciate and respect the constitutional role of the Senate in the appointment process, and I'm very grateful to the senators for accommodating me,
John Roberts
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