Bork Nomination Day 10, Part 4
Randolph suggested the committee give greater consideration to Bork’s record as solicitor general, “the tenth justice.” LaFontant described Bork’s support for her as a black woman deputy solicitor general in Bork’s office.
A panel of people who worked with or for Judge Bork testified as “character witnesses” for the nominee. Thornburgh was an assistant attorney general in the Justice Department when… read more
A panel of people who worked with or for Judge Bork testified as “character witnesses” for the nominee. Thornburgh was an assistant attorney general in the Justice Department when Bork was solicitor general. He described Bork as “an advocate of fair and effective law enforcement.”
Randolph suggested the committee give greater consideration to Bork’s record as solicitor general, “the tenth justice.” LaFontant described Bork’s support for her as a black woman deputy solicitor general in Bork’s office. close
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