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Robert Bork spoke with CBS News about the likely legal legacy of the Supreme Court’s decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. At the time of this interview, Mr. Bork was…

The committee begins hearings on the nomination of Judge Robert Bork to be associate justice of the Supreme Court. Former President Ford, Senators Dole and Danforth, and Congressman Fish pre…

The Senate Judiciary committee questioned United States Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork. Judge Bork’s hearings lasted 30 hours over 5 days, taking place in September of 1987. Committee mem…

Judge Bork talked about the nomination of John Roberts. He also talked about his own experiences during the Supreme Court nomination and confirmation processes. He responded to audience tele…

Judge Robert Bork stated his views on recent Supreme Court decisions, the state of the U.S. Supreme Court itself, and judicial nominations. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes an…

Judge Bork talked to the press two days after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9 to 5 to send his nomination to the full Senate with a recommendation not to consent to the appointment. J…

Judge Bork completed his testimony with this unusual Saturday session, attended by only a portion of the committee. The session was highlighted by inquiry from senators considered to be unde…

The afternoon session of the fourth day of hearings featured questioning by Senate Majority Leader Byrd and Senator Metzenbaum. Senator Byrd engaged Bork in a discussion of whether members o…

The morning session continues with seven senators taking thirty minutes each to question Judge Bork. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s concern that Judge Bork would “turn back the clock” on civ…

Due to technical difficulties, this program has occasional low audio. In the afternoon session Senator Specter questions Judge Bork extensively about First Amendment rights and his stateme…

During this morning session, committee members continue inquiry for approximately one-half hour each. In response to Bork’s testimony the previous day, Senators question whether he is ch…

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Joe Biden (D-DE) began the questioning of Judge Bork. Senator Robert Byrd, arriving late for the hearing, was granted time for his statement midway through t…

The Senate Judiciary Committee began questioning Judge Robert Bork for the position of Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Note: There are breaks through the proceedings.

Judge Robert Bork talked about his career in law and being on the US Court of Appeals.

Witnesses testified on possible solutions to the Supreme Court’s workload crisis.