The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty… — Samuel Adams 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
The Constitution is very clear: Congress has sole discretion over defining who is and who isn't a citizen and how you become… — Rush Limbaugh 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
After all, our Constitution was intended as a popular document. It was drafted and ratified by the people. It established democratic institutions.… — Mike DeWine Copy Share Image
Other people had strived for freedom and promise and ratatatata but the Constitution [of USA] was the first time we codified it… — Ben Dreyfuss Copy Share Image
The Magna Carta is widely known to be one of the foundational documents for our Constitution. I can only imagine that a… — John Conyers Copy Share Image
Judge Roberts' civil rights record and views remained the most controversial and unexplained part of his record when the Judiciary Committee hearing… — Mel Watt Copy Share Image
If our constitution had followed the style of Saint Paul, the First Amendment might have concluded: "But the greatest of these is… — Robert Kennedy Copy Share Image
“The answer of Solon on the question, 'Which is the most perfect popular govemment,' has never been exceeded by any man since… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
Every president since George Washington has respected this clause in the Constitution. We want to avoid that Constitutional potential crisis. And the… — Chuck Todd Copy Share Image
The separation of church and state is a misnomer. People misunderstand it. Of course, it comes from a phrase that was in… — Mike Johnson Copy Share Image
When you enlisted into the armed forces you swore to support and defend a Constitution that did not yet fully apply to… — David Petraeus Copy Share Image
We only have one penal code in the United States, and it applies in every single state, every city, no matter who… — Mark Durie Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence...is not a legal prescription conferring powers upon the courts; and the Constitution's refusal to 'deny or disparage' other… — Laura Schlessinger Copy Share Image
READILY and, I trust, feelingly acknowledge the duty incumbent on us all . . . to provide for those who, in the… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
The bottom line is that if politicians weren't in the business of granting favors and exacting tribute, every single issue surrounding campaign… — Walter E. Williams Copy Share Image
“The President is at liberty, both in law and conscience, to be as big a man as he can. His capacity will… — Woodrow Wilson Copy Share Image
Our possibilities of happiness are already restricted by our constitution. Unhappiness is much less difficult to experience. We are threatened with suffering… — Sigmund Freud Copy Share Image
I believe that the power to declare war is most important in limiting the powers of the national government in regard to… — John Yoo 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
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
The most contentious Supreme Court battles are when a Republican nominates someone to replace a liberal justice. — Mollie Hemingway 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
Four things belong to a judge: to hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to decide impartially. — Socrates Copy Share Image
Conservatives who care about nominations of judges who practice judicial restraint are, constitutionally, restrained people themselves. — Wendy Long 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
First, the constitution [of Ukraine] has to be reformed. Only then can confidence building and border security follow. — Vladimir Putin 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
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
Short as life is, some find it long enough to outlive their characters, their constitutions and their estates. — Charles Caleb Colton 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
No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment… — James Madison Copy Share Image
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