Ruminations: The Desire to Continue in Office
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“desire to upgrade and improve the legal
system.” Then he stopped. “To say more
than this would appear to be inappropriate at this time.”13 How much to say and
what to say vary from judge to judge, and
in those differences the diversity of judicial
talent on the bench can best be seen, making the statements essential background
for an appreciation of judges, beyond the
question of retention.
Getting Used to the Job
Judge Theresa DiMauro related the advice she received when she first took on