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“I ran into Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, walking slowly but with steely determination. If I had won, she might have enjoyed a nice retirement. Now I hoped she’d stay on the bench as long as humanly possible.” quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
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““I ran into Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, walking slowly but with steely determination. If I had won, she might have enjoyed a nice retirement. Now I hoped she’d stay on the bench as long as humanly possible.””

Hillary Rodham Clinton

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Clinton expresses admiration for Justice Ginsburg’s tenacity and hopes she remains on the Supreme Court as long as possible.

In simple terms: She admires Ginsburg’s determination and wants her to stay on the bench.

Key Takeaway

Support judicial longevity and tenacious leadership.

Themes

justice determination politics

Mood

respectful hopeful

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • legal decisions
  • court nominations
  • public speeches

Key Concepts

tenacity institutional continuity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal admiration influence public statements?
  • What are the implications of long judicial service?
A Different Perspective

Political realities may limit tenure despite personal hopes.

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