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Judges and Judiciary

Sep. 29, 2010

'Justice Is Not a Luxury'

On Saturday, Ronald M. George returned to some familiar themes in his final speech to the State Bar convention as chief justice. Here's some excerpts.

Ronald M. George will retire at the end of the year, after 14 years as Chief Justice of California and 38 years on the bench. On Saturday, George reflected on his tenure during his final speech before the State Bar of California at its convention in Monterey. Here is an excerpt of what he had to say.

The approaching conclusion of a professional career inevitably causes a person to reflect upon what prompted one to em...

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