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Quotation from National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius by Supreme Court of the United States

“It is not our job to protect the people from the consequences of their political choices.”

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National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, Opinion of Chief Justice Roberts (excerpt), introduction (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource))

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The Chief Justice explains the Court's deference to the elected branches on questions of policy.

Citation: "It is not our job to protect the people from the consequences of their political choices." — Supreme Court of the United States, National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, Opinion of Chief Justice Roberts (excerpt), introduction (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource)). (id nfib-v-sebelius-q1)

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