A judge can't have any preferred outcome in any particular case. The judge's only obligation - and it's a solemn obligation - is to the rule of law.
The First Amendment, I think, is the jewel of our Constitution. - Samuel Alito
The First Amendment, I think, is the jewel of our Constitution.
- Samuel Alito
I learned that hard work and self-discipline can overcome many obstacles. - Samuel Alito
I learned that hard work and self-discipline can overcome many obstacles.
I think that Congress's ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary. - Samuel Alito
I think that Congress's ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary.
I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion. - Samuel Alito
I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion.
I am deeply honored to have been nominated for a position on the Supreme Court. And I an humbled to have been nominated for the seat that is now held… - Samuel Alito
I am deeply honored to have been nominated for a position on the Supreme Court. And I an humbled to have been nominated for the seat that is now held…
When I became a judge, I stopped being a practicing attorney. And that was a big change in role.The role of a practicing attorney is to achieve a des… - Samuel Alito
When I became a judge, I stopped being a practicing attorney. And that was a big change in role.The role of a practicing attorney is to achieve a des…
Good judges develop certain habits of mind. One of those habits of mind is the habit of delaying reaching conclusions until everything has been consi… - Samuel Alito
Good judges develop certain habits of mind. One of those habits of mind is the habit of delaying reaching conclusions until everything has been consi…
I am particularly proud of my contributions in recent cases in which the government has argued in the Supreme Court that racial and ethnic quotas sho… - Samuel Alito
I am particularly proud of my contributions in recent cases in which the government has argued in the Supreme Court that racial and ethnic quotas sho…
The most important quality for a judge is open- mindedness to the arguments. - Samuel Alito
The most important quality for a judge is open- mindedness to the arguments.
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