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Justice Over-Decorated Is Justice Denied

Chief Justice Rehnquist now presides. He rules the chamber that decides If Clinton should remain or go. This role's important, that we know.

Calvin Trillin

January 21, 1999

Chief Justice Rehnquist now presides. He rules the chamber that decides If Clinton should remain or go. This role’s important, that we know. But people from around the globe Have concentrated on his robe. From everywhere we hear the gripes: “Say, Justice, could you lose those stripes?” Though he’s been naughty, sure, perhaps our Willie Deserves a judge who doesn’t look that silly.

Calvin TrillinCalvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”


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