When I worked in the Department of Justice, in the office of the solicitor general, it was my job to argue cases… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
A justice is not like a law professor, who might say, 'This is my theory... and this is what I'm going to… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
I go to the opera. It's mostly my wife that's a bigger fan, I'd say, than I am. I like the big… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
Judges have to have the humility to recognize that they operate within a system of precedent, shaped by other judges equally striving to live… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
I will be vigilant to protect the independence and integrity of the Supreme Court, and I will work to ensure that it upholds the… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
If the Constitution says that the little guy should win, the little guy is going to win in court before me, ... But if… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
There is no better gift a society can give children than the opportunity to grow up safe and free - the chance to pursue… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
President Ronald Reagan used to speak of the Soviet constitution, and he noted that it purported to grant wonderful rights of all sorts to… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
When I worked in the Department of Justice, in the office of the solicitor general, it was my job to argue cases for the… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
While some of the tales of woe emanating from the court are enough to bring tears to the eyes, it is true that only… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
A chief justice's authority is really quite limited, and the dynamic among all the justices is going to affect whether he can accomplish much… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
If children do not understand the Constitution, they cannot understand how our government functions, or what their rights and responsibilities are as citizens of… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
I think judicial temperament is a willingness to step back from your own committed views of the correct jurisprudential approach and evaluate those views… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
There is a risk of death associated with donating a piece of liver. It's about one in 500 for the risk of death. The… — John Roberts Copy Share Image
