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“I always look for judges who respect precedent.” quote by Susan Collins
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“I always look for judges who respect precedent.”

Susan Collins

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Source Interview: Senate hearing, United States, 2018

Judges should honor prior rulings to maintain legal consistency.

In simple terms: Respect precedent for stable law.

Key Takeaway

Support judicial consistency.

Themes

law precedent judiciary consistency respect

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

legal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • court decisions
  • legislative reviews
  • policy analysis
  • law school studies

Key Concepts

rule of law legal stability institutional trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should precedent be re‑examined?
  • How to balance stability with progress?
A Different Perspective

Strict adherence may hinder necessary legal evolution.

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