U.S. Chief Justice Says Pandemic Pierces ‘Illusion of Certainty’
- Roberts speaks to his son’s high school graduating class
- World is telling mankind, ‘You’re not in charge,’ he says
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U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts said the coronavirus pandemic “has pierced our illusion of certainty and control” as he urged his son’s high school graduating class to confront the challenges of the era with humility, compassion and courage.
In a seven-minute video recorded at the Supreme Court, Roberts joked about the attire worn by the justices during their recent telephone arguments, lamented the temporary halt of some of their traditions, and told the graduates they will be tested like few classes over the past 80 years.