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“The Constitution embodies the desire of the American people, like most people, to have things both ways,” David Souter told the Commencement audience. “We want order and security, and we also want liberty. We want not only liberty, but equality as well. These paired desires of ours can clash, and when they do, a court is forced to choose between them.”

Plain language, complex meanings

In Commencement address, retired Justice Souter says Constitution can be a conflicting document

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DateMay 27, 2010