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 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 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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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