Traditions, how do you resolve the differences in what role does the difference between the traditions play in assessing the original meaning of the constitution . Well, like Justice Clarence thomas i take the view that the declaration of independence has relevance to the interpretation of the constitution. I know thats a controversial issue that many of my colleagues would exclude the declaration of this not having anything to do with the interpreting any of the bill of rights or whatever. And i take it from the description in the declaration, some of which i quoted that these are principles that have recognizable parentage. I derive from those passages the story based on the natural law heritage. But again as i mentioned in my remarks, theres natural law and natural rights. The overlap is probably 95 . Its more of a scientific approach that has been popular among many philosophers. I dont regard it will as confrontational. I dont think we planned it but these last three questions fro
I, Nelson Mandela do here swear to be faithful to the republic of south africa. Born to a chief of a small village, mandela was one of 13 children and the first member of his family to attend school. In the 1930s he began opposing authority and the authorities that made colored South Africans secondclass citizens. As white south africa became more aggressive, so did he. As the head of the armed wing of the African National congress, mandela led violent sabbatini town hall attacks and was arrested and tried in 1962. He would spend 27 years in jail, but he was never forgotten. Eventually international and internal pressure led the president to announce apartheid would be dismantled and mandela would walk free. But rather than secret bution, mandela reached out to his former oppressors and tried to heal a divided nation. In 1993 he and declercq shared the Nobel Peace Prize. We appreciated the contribution they have made toward the development of this country. In 1994 he voted for the firs
From our studios in new york, this is charlie rose. Jay carney is here. He is the White House Press secretary. Two thousand since 11. He was rector of communications for Vice President biden. He spent his career at time magazine. His position at the magazine was Washington Bureau chief. President obama announced that he had accepted carneys resignation. One of his favorite lines is i have no Personnel Announcements at this time. But, i do. It is bittersweet. It involves one of my closest friends here in washington. Came to me and said he was thinking about moving on. I was not thrilled, to say the least. But, he is a tube wrestled with this for quite some time. He has been on my team since day one. For two years but the vice us as the press secretary. Have jayleased to carney back at this table. Welcome. Thank you. What was that moment like for you . I thought about it for a while. We wanted it to be a surprise. Once i got to the president in sad butd had a gratifying conversation abou
From our studios in new york, this is charlie rose. Jay carney is here. He is the White House Press secretary. He has served since 2011. He was rector of communications for Vice President biden. He spent his career at Time Magazine. His position at the magazine was Washington Bureau chief. President obama announced that he had accepted carneys resignation. One of his favorite lines is i have no Personnel Announcements at this time. But, i do. It is bittersweet. It involves one of my closest friends here in washington. In april, jay came to me and said he was thinking about moving on. I was not thrilled, to say the least. But, he has wrestled with this for quite some time. He has been on my team since day one. For two years with the Vice President , with us as the press secretary. I am pleased to have jay carney back at this table. Welcome. Thank you. What was that moment like for you . I thought about it for a while. We wanted it to be a surprise. Once i got to the president in april a
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