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Rehnquist Lays Rumors To Rest

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Supreme Court

Looks like Rehnquist is going to retire when he’s damn good and ready. And when that is, well, only his body knows.

WASHINGTON - Squelching rumors of his retirement, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist said Thursday he will continue heading the Supreme Court while battling thyroid cancer. “I’m not about to announce my retirement,” he said.

“I want to put to rest the speculation and unfounded rumors of my imminent retirement,” Rehnquist, 80, said in a statement first disclosed by The Associated Press and later confirmed by the court. “I will continue to perform my duties as chief justice as long as my health permits.”

And then he promptly did a triple somersault with a one and a half twist.

I kid!

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