Christie is certainly not the only candidate to face these kinds of questions.

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France is particularly uncomfortable in the face of all these questions.

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But he must also pick candidates who have demonstrated that they understand these questions and possess the force of character to make fair and impartial decisions even in the face of external pressure to rule on other grounds.

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