Constitution Quotes · Page 54

The last time I checked, speaking out against the government isn't a crime but protected under the United States Constitution.

— Byron Donalds

A judge should be evaluated by whether he faithfully upholds his oath to God, not to the people, to the state or…

— Clarence Thomas

We have built no temple but the Capitol. We consult no common oracle but the Constitution.

— Rufus Choate

I believe strongly that we should have nominees to the United States Supreme Court based on their qualifications rather than any litmus…

— John McCain

“The hoary judge put his mouth close to his ear, panted for a moment, made the announcement and slowly moved away, as…

— Vladimir Nabokov

I believe a constitution can permit the co-existence of several cultures and ethnic groups with a single state.

— Pierre Trudeau

Transforming the European Union into a single State with one army, one constitution and one foreign policy is the critical challenge of…

— Joschka Fischer

Our constitutional system is founded on democracy: the will of the people, not the unchecked rule of judges.

— Mike DeWine

A democratic constitution, not supported by democratic institutions in detail, but confined to the central government, not only is not political freedom,…

— John Stuart Mill

“2. Humanity & Peace - 2.09 THE NUCLEAR QUESTION Any act against the constitution, Must be declared to be but void, But…

— Munindra (Munnan) Misra

The whole basis of the Constitution was a restriction of power, and the whole basis of the federalist system was that there…

— Roy Moore

I think Congress should be working for the American people and working to do our job to make sure that they can…

— Marjorie Taylor Greene

When it comes to our Constitution, judges perform, certainly, an important role. But the people, acting through their elected representatives, should play…

— Mike DeWine

Well, first of all, I don't want to debate the word conservative, but by my definition, a conservative is someone who wants…

— Dan Rather

Many seventh graders I know in Illinois, as well as around the Nation, are studying the Constitution. I was pretty impressed with…

— Melissa Bean

There simply is no greater threat to individual liberty and the viability of our great nation than the threat that comes from…

— Scott Pruitt

“There is no such source and cause of strife, quarrel, fights, malignant opposition, persecution, and war, and all evil in the state,…

— Anonymous

I know people who are embarrassed to be American. They don't like showing their passports. It's becoming a scary place. It takes…

— Gillian Anderson

There are some plain common-sense considerations applicable to all these attempts at world planning. They can be briefly stated: 1. To talk…

— Norman Thomas

We need to have a broad debate so that the new Chilean constitution is representative of everyone. I am convinced that it…

— Michelle Bachelet

The left looks at the Constitution and sees things that aren't there and then they find 'em. They look at things that…

— Rush Limbaugh

The reality is that the founding fathers were land speculators. The fact was that you couldn't vote in this country if you…

— Winona LaDuke

This is a serious problem of major concern, and we have got to approach it in a way that is consistent with…

— Janet Reno

There is one class of men who from time to time have taken a keen and practical interest in the constitution of…

— Helen Bosanquet

The trial by jury might safely be introduced into a despotic government, if the jury were to exercise no right of judging…

— Lysander Spooner

Privacy is not explicitly spelled out in the Constitution as freedom of speech is in the First Amendment.

— Larry Flynt

I am not a spokesperson for the church and the church is not a spokesperson for the United States of America.

— John F. Kerry

For those who possess and can wield arms are in a position to decide whether the constitution is to continue or not

— Aristotle

Our Constitution, which was intended to limit government power and abuse, has failed,

— Ron Paul

We've got a deeply flawed political system with an insane overreaching extremist element, with a Supreme Court that is completely loony.

— Lizz Winstead

Our country today is at a stage in our foreign policy similar to that crucial point in our nation's early history when…

— Walter Cronkite

I must acknowledge God. It says so in the Constitution of Alabama. It says so in the First Amendment of the Constitution.

— Roy Moore

We have to yet really seriously debate the constitutional issues and whether or not we're willing to give up more freedom in…

— William Cohen

The Second Amendment to our Constitution is clear. The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed…

— Donald Trump

Judges have to have the humility to recognize that they operate within a system of precedent, shaped by other judges equally striving…

— John Roberts

There is a Constitutional right of expression in speech any opinion good or bad only reveals the words are unique.

— Denise Clark

Despite the enormous role that local government plays in our daily lives, the constitution makes not one mention of it.

— Anthony Albanese

I dreamed even after I laid down my rifle I would continue to uphold my oath to defend the Constitution.

— Dan Crenshaw

“We are under a Constitution, but the Constitution is what the judges say it is.” LIAR! HYPOCRITE! TRAITOR!”

— Joseph Befumo

“In questions of power, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains…

— Thomas Jefferson