Roberts tells senators he would respect precedent
He also vows to avoid legislating on bench
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court nominee, Judge John G. Roberts Jr., told senators yesterday that he would respect judicial precedents and would refrain from encroaching on the role of the legislative branch if he is confirmed to the high court, in response to written questions submitted by the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Full article: 1131 words)
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