Hosted by Georgetown University and runs about one hour 15 minutes and begins with remarks by the universities president. [applause] good afternoon everyone and welcome. Its a pleasure to be with all of you. Azhar Spring Semester draws to a close for our bernstein symposium. I wish to begin by expressing our deepest appreciation to Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg forn joining us here on campus today. Its an honor to welcome her to gaston hall and to hear her reflections this afternoon. I also wish to express our gratitude to the honorable Robert Katzmann, chief judge of u. S. Court of appeals for the Second Circuit, for all his efforts to make this extraordinary symposium possible for our community. I look for to sharing a few more words about judge katzmann in just a moment. Id also like to thank professor Mary Hartnett and professor Wendy Williams from our Georgetown Law Center who will join Justice Ginsburg in conversation today. Ive has a hartman and professor williams are Justice Gins
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