STATEMENT OF VICE PRESIDENT GORE ON THE DEATH OF RETIRED SUPREME COURT JUSTICE LEWIS F. POWELL

From: Regulatory Intelligence Data | Date: August 25, 1998| Author: INDSTRY GROUP 91 | Copyright information


Regulatory Intelligence Data

08-25-1998

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of retired Supreme
Court Justice Lewis F. Powell. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his
family and friends.

Justice Powell was the type of individual who placed greater
importance on societal contributions than individual accomplishments. And
as a soldier, a lawyer, a leader in the desegregation movement, and as
a Justice, Lewis F. Powell mad...

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