When I worked in the Department of Justice, in the office of the solicitor general, it was my job to argue cases for the United States before the Supreme court. I always found it very moving to stand before the… — 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 the United States. — 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
