The bedrock of our democracy is the rule of law and that means we have to have an independent judiciary, judges who can make decisions independent of the political winds that are blowing.
Interpretation
The foundation of democracy relies on the legal system's independence from political influences.
Caroline Kennedy emphasizes the crucial role of an independent judiciary in ensuring the integrity of democracy. By stating that judges must be free to make decisions without the pressure of political forces, she highlights the importance of rule of law as a bedrock for democratic governance.
In practice
During a lecture on the importance of justice, one could use this quote to illustrate the necessity of an unbiased legal system.
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