Word: laws
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Adam Yarmolinsky '43, professor of Law, said he does not think that thecharges of conflict of interest that have been raised against Haynsworth are justified "in a technical sense." But he added that he is concerned about raising to the Supreme Court "a judge who's spent so much of his time and energy in managing his investments after coming to the bench...
...Milton Katz '27, Henry L. Stimson Professor of Law, said, "I regret the nomination as falling below the standards that seem to me generally appropriate to the Supreme Court of the United States and especially important to maintain at the present time...
Louis L. Jaffe '28, Byrne Professor of Administrative Law, said it is valid to oppose Haynsworth on political grounds. He said the President is entitled to appoint a conservative, and the Senate is entitled to disapprove the nomination if it wishes. Jaffe added that the nomination is "unfortunate...
Donald F. Turner '43, professor of Law, agreed with Yarmolinsky that the charges of conflict of interest do not "disqualify him in an ethical sense, but if put in the context of the public's regard for the Court, there is a lot to be said for putting someone else on." Turner said he was undecided about voting for or against confirmation of the nomination...
...John H. Mansfield '52, professor of Law, is also undecided on the nomination. "As you read through the whole record," he said. "each case seems to be a borderline case, but one is left with the feeling: why was he involved in so many borderline cases...