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Richard Leon
OtherLean Right
Richard Leon is a U.S. District Judge nominated by George W. Bush.
Notable Quotes
"Don’t play possum with this court."View Story →
"I have concluded that the National Trust is likely to succeed on the merits because no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."View Story →
"The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!"View Story →
"I have concluded that the National Trust is likely to succeed on the merits because no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."View Story →
"The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!"View Story →
"national security is not a blank check to proceed with otherwise unlawful activity."View Story →
"Unless and until Congress blesses this project through statutory authorization, construction has to stop!"View Story →
"National security is not a blank cheque to proceed with otherwise unlawful activity."View Story →
"National security is not a blank check to proceed with otherwise unlawful activity."View Story →
"national security is not a blank check to proceed with otherwise unlawful activity."View Story →
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