“Robert Bork, at opening of Judiciary hearings:How should a judge go about finding the law? The only legitimate way, in my opinion, is by attempting to discern what those who made the law intended...As I wrote in an opinion for our court, the judge's responsibility "is to discern how the framers' values, defined in the context of the world they knew, apply in the world we know.If a judge abandons intentions as his guide, there is no law available to him, and he begins to legislate a social agenda for the American people. That goes well beyond his powers..”

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About Joe Biden

Joe Biden is an American politician and lawyer. He served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025, known for his focus on domestic policy, international diplomacy, and efforts to address economic and social challenges. His career spans decades in the Senate, vice presidency, and presidential office, marked by his emphasis on bipartisan cooperation and public service.

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