First Monday in October
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you, gentlemen.

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Now let's check it just once more.
Mr. Justice Carey is now on this end.

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- That's correct.
- And Mr. Justice Webb?

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- Webb.
- Mr. Justice Quincy?

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- That's him.
- Mr. Justice Snow?

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- That's right.
- The C.J. Stays in the center.

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- And then Mr. Justice Halperin.
- OK.

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- Mr. Justice Clewes?
- That's him.

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- Mr. Justice Thompson?
- That's right.

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And the new chair for
Justice Loomis on this end.

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That's correct.
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Does the lady need this?
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We'll tell her it's a wastebasket.
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- Good afternoon.
- Welcome to Washington.

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- Thank you.
- Everything's ready.

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- Great. Is the phone in?
- Yes. The man left an hour ago.

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- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

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- Hello?
- Ready for your coronation?

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- Bill?
- Yes.

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How did you get this number?
I don't even know it.

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I do. If it ever slips your mind,
give me a ring.

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- In the bedroom, please.
- In the bedroom?

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I'm talking to the bellman, you idiot.
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- It's sweet of you to call.
- I wanted to be the first man

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in history to ask
a Supreme Court justice for a date.

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So noted. The clerk will
put it on the docket.

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- That'll take two years.
- Not now that I'm in charge.

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- Mr. Agronsky.
- Yeah?

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Whenever you're ready.
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Tape is rolling.
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This is a historic day for the nation
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and for the Supreme Court
of the United States.

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The court has been in session
since the first Monday in October,

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which, according to the
Judiciary Act of 1789,

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marks the start of a
new term each year.

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No camera has ever photographed
the traditional robing ceremony


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