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...although the justices have varying beliefs and political stances, Breyer insisted that the process was very cordial and professional...
...However, Breyer said, it is hard to go wrong in denying a case. "The issue either comes back in another case or it doesn't," he said. "And if it was an important issue that we should have decided, it will be back...
However, the Supreme Court's discussion of cases is unique, according to Breyer, because the court considers the principles behind a case as well as the particular details and arguments...
During conferences all nine justices sit around a table to discuss. "My job as the junior justice is if somebody knocks on the door, I open it," Breyer quipped...
Once the court comes to a decision, different justices are assigned to write up the majority and minority opinions. Writing opinions, Breyer said, takes up most of a justice's time...