“...the freedom to bear arms may be righteously rejected to encourage the preservation of all corporeal forms of life.” — Kevin Alan Lee Copy Share Image
Experience has already shown that the impeachment the Constitution has provided is not even a scarecrow. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
When I left Kentucky at age 18 to attend the U.S. Naval Academy and lifted my right hand to swear the oath… — Amy McGrath Copy Share Image
I think there is a role for courts in a variety of areas, but the notion that we can allow a federal… — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
I have a strong constitution which has served me quite well, though if I hadn't had such a strong one I might… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
All I will say is that there are particular features of the American constitutional system that renders a third party futile -… — Todd Gitlin Copy Share Image
Short as life is, some find it long enough to outlive their characters, their constitutions and their estates. — Charles Caleb Colton Copy Share Image
Four things belong to a judge: to hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to decide impartially. — Socrates Copy Share Image
It is not the responsibility of the judiciary to amend poor legislative drafting, even if judges would personally prefer a different outcome… — Amul Thapar Copy Share Image
After all, a district judge who gives harsh sentences to Yankees fans and lenient sentences to Red Sox fans would not be… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
The Founders never intended for Americans to trust their government. Our entire Constitution was predicated on the notion that government was a… — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
Every American deserves their day in court. Every American is innocent until proven guilty. These are core values enshrined in our founding… — John Garamendi Copy Share Image
The system of banking have[for]ever reprobated. I contemplate it as a blot left in all our Constitutions, which, if not covered, will… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
One of the most important checks Congress has on the executive branch is its ability to hold it accountable to the American… — Nancy Mace Copy Share Image
The left is really operating on all German ideas instead of American ideas and they are totally counter to the Constitution, to… — Chuck Woolery Copy Share Image
To every description of citizens, let praise be given. but let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If we stuck to the Constitution as written, we would have: no federal meddling in our schools; no Federal Reserve; no U.S.… — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
“How could those who wrote the Constitution possibly understand its meaning better than those who had the experience of observing and participating… — Jack N. Rakove Copy Share Image
“I have no criticism of the basic concept of irrefutable authority. Properly employed, it is the easiest, the surest, and the proper… — Rex E. Lee Copy Share Image
“Article 73 of the Constitution clearly stipulates that, subject to the Constitution, the executive power of the union shall extend to matters… — Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly Copy Share Image
The right to discuss freely and openly, by speech, by the pen, by the press, all political questions, and to examine the… — William C. Bryant Copy Share Image
I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and Constitutions. But laws and institutions must go hand in hand with… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
[T]he Swiss people are the best practitioners of the ideals of non-aggression. The Swiss national government posts are parttime positions. Most decisions… — Mary Ruwart Copy Share Image
“There were those few, and there will be more, who really liked people, loved people—all people. They were the human torches setting… — Saul Alinsky Copy Share Image
Conservatives who care about nominations of judges who practice judicial restraint are, constitutionally, restrained people themselves. — Wendy Long Copy Share Image
First, the constitution [of Ukraine] has to be reformed. Only then can confidence building and border security follow. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Our plan is to struggle against terrorism and have security for the country and help draft a democratic constitution as soon as… — Jalal Talabani Copy Share Image
One of the things I learned in law school is that there's nothing wrong or undesirable or dishonorable or destructive about amending… — Adrian Cronauer Copy Share Image
The most contentious Supreme Court battles are when a Republican nominates someone to replace a liberal justice. — Mollie Hemingway Copy Share Image
The death of chief justice Rehnquist and the president's nomination of John Roberts raises the stakes for the court and the American… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
What the Court really has refused to recognize is the fundamental interest all individuals have in controlling the nature of their intimate… — Harry A. Blackmun Copy Share Image
God knows I detest slavery but it is an existing evil, and we must endure it and give it such protection as… — Millard Fillmore Copy Share Image
An efficient militia is authorized and contemplated by the Constitution and required by the spirit and safety of free government. — James Madison Copy Share Image
The real future of America, the best future for ourselves and our children, is to go back in the direction of limited… — Robert P. George Copy Share Image
I took an oath of office to the Constitution, I didn't take an oath of office to my party or my president. — Chuck Hagel Copy Share Image
When the Supreme Court moved to Washington in 1800, it was provided with no books, which probably accounts for the high quality… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The law rarely hesitates in declaring its own meaning; but the Judges are frequently puzzled to find out the meaning of others. — William Blackstone Copy Share Image
Let’s be clear about this. The rejection of the constitution was a mistake that will have to be corrected. — Valery Giscard d'Estaing Copy Share Image
The Supreme Court is the last line of defense for the separation of powers and for the rights and liberties guaranteed by… — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
Just because a couple people on the Supreme Court declare something to be 'constitutional' does not make it so. — Rand Paul Copy Share Image