Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!

Submitted by mgruhn on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 13:50

The Supreme Court officially kicked off its 2011 term today. Prior to every session, the Marshal of the Court intones, "Oyez, oyez, oyez!" Below is one of the finest examples we've found.

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