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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Okay, fair point. Had he done the following at the end (or in the middle of) the speech, would it be alright (putting aside the wisdom of his policy, which, I agree, is, at best, unfortunate.): "Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention this at the outset, but I have a policy that my speeches not be recorded. If anyone recorded this speech, I would appreciate your erasing the tape. One of my aides will be checking with a couple of folks who may have been recording to confirm any recordings are erased."
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Sure, that goes down easier. Would be nice, though, if he'd add something like:
"Thanks, I appreciate it. It's my plan for history to remember me solely for the body of my work on the Court, especially the venemous dissents of which I'm so fond. Recently I've found that when I take off the robe and step outside, it rarely ends well."
