William J. Brennan, Jr. Quotes
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The Framers of the Bill of Rights did not purport to "create" rights. Rather, they designed the Bill of Rights to prohibit our Government from infringing rights and liberties presumed to be preexisting.
William J. Brennan, Jr.
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Author Details:
Type:
Judge Quotes
Category:
American Judge Quotes
Date of Birth:
April 25, 1906
Date of Death:
July 24, 1997
Nationality:
American
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