The Supreme Court must never be viewed as a partisan institution. — Brett Kavanaugh Constitution Copy Share Image
When I got into Yale College, got into Yale Law School. I've worked my tail off. — Brett Kavanaugh College Copy Share Image
My wife and daughters have faced vile and violent threats. — Brett Kavanaugh Children Copy Share Image
Every day, I will try to be the best husband, dad, and friend I can be. — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
You may defeat me in a final vote, but you'll never get me to quit. — Brett Kavanaugh Defeat Copy Share Image
My time in high school and college, more than 30 years ago, has been ridiculously distorted. — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
However much we might sympathize or agree with EPA's policy objectives, EPA may act only within the boundaries of its statutory authority. — Brett Kavanaugh Authority Copy Share Image
Justice Kennedy devoted his career to securing liberty. I am deeply honored to be nominated to fill his seat on the Supreme… — Brett Kavanaugh Career Copy Share Image
My dad went to law school at night while working full-time. He has an unparalleled work ethic and has passed down to… — Brett Kavanaugh Dad Copy Share Image
I believe that an independent and impartial judiciary is essential to our constitutional republic. — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
We should not burden a sitting president with civil suits, criminal investigations, or criminal prosecutions. — Brett Kavanaugh Burden Copy Share Image
Having seen first-hand how complex and difficult the job is, I believe it vital that the president be able to focus on… — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
The Senate should consider a rule ensuring that every judicial nominee receives a vote by the Senate within 180 days of being… — Brett Kavanaugh Being Copy Share Image
When people ask what it's like to be an only child, I say it depends on who your parents are. I was… — Brett Kavanaugh Lucky Copy Share Image
As a judge, I hire four law clerks each year. I look for the best. — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
I have faith in God, and I have faith in the fairness of the American people. — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
There is one kind of judge. There is an independent judge under our Constitution. — Brett Kavanaugh Constitution Copy Share Image
Even the lesser burdens of a criminal investigation - including preparing for questioning by criminal investigators - are time-consuming and distracting. — Brett Kavanaugh Burdens Copy Share Image
Like civil suits, criminal investigations take the president's focus away from his or her responsibilities to the people. — Brett Kavanaugh Criminal investigation Copy Share Image
I was not involved and am not involved in the questions about the rules governing detention of combatants. — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
I think justices of all stripes agree that stare decisis is important, but not an inextricable command. It's not inflexible; it's not… — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
My wife, Ashley, is a West Texan, a graduate of Abilene Cooper Public High School and the University of Texas. — Brett Kavanaugh Graduation Copy Share Image
If confirmed to the D.C. Circuit, I would follow Roe v. Wade faithfully and fully. That would be binding precedent of the… — Brett Kavanaugh Court Copy Share Image
A ban on a class of arms is not an 'incidental' regulation. It is equivalent to a ban on a category of… — Brett Kavanaugh Amendment Copy Share Image
A court's assessment of an agency's compliance with statutory limits does not depend on whether the agency's policy is good or whether… — Brett Kavanaugh Compliance Copy Share Image