Ketanji Brown Jackson

I'm an optimistic person by nature.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I love 'Survivor.' It's the best show ever.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I know that my role as a judge is a limited one.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I decide cases from a neutral posture.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

It takes a village to raise a judge.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Presidents are not kings.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Lots of justices use terms and phrases that they want to use in order to make a significant point.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I know my judicial role is further constrained by careful adherence to precedent.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

The young people are the future and I want them to know that they can do and be anything.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

We have to own even the darkest parts of our past, understand them and vow never to repeat them.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

It can sometimes take raw courage to remain steadfast in doing what the law requires.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I was the student body president three years in a row.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I have the privilege of serving others by defending the Constitution and the rule of law.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I love the idea that in order to be successful, it takes hard work.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I've never studied critical race theory, I've never used it, it doesn't come up in my work as a judge.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Being a first in any environment also carries with it the responsibility of success. You really want to do well, because you…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

You never know what cases are going to become significant and the Supreme Court is part of that story.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Crime and the effect on the community, and the need for law enforcement - those are not abstract concepts or political slogans…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Both my parents were determined that I not discount my own abilities, and they absolutely would not abide me throwing up my…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

As someone who has had family members on patrol and in the line of fire, I care deeply about public safety.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Critical race theory - any academic theory - is not considered in my sentencing. It never comes up in sentencing.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

My parents were in public service my brother was a police officer and in the military and being in the public defenders…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

People ask me what was the one thing, if you could pick one thing, that most set you on your course. It…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

To make sure that everyone is clear that we are all a part of the American experience, that all of our backgrounds,…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Under the ethics rules that apply to lawyers, an attorney has a duty to represent her clients zealously, which includes refraining from…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

We only have the public's belief in the rule of law and willingness to follow what it is that we decide. And…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I was concerned about a system that appeared to provide immunity for one individual under one set of circumstances. When we have…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

When I was born here in Washington, my parents were public school teachers, and to express both pride in their heritage and…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Having lawyers who can set aside their own personal beliefs about their client's alleged behavior or their client's propensity to commit crimes…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

As a sitting federal judge, I am bound by the Supreme Court's current First Amendment caselaw, and I would apply the binding…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

My parents believed deeply in education, and it made all the difference.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I'm a human being and I have an opinion on a lot of things.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I'm a mom and a real person and a wife and doing the best that I can.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Our constitutional scheme - the design of our government - is erected to prevent tyranny.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I have faith, my extraordinary family and cherished friends.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Judges are human beings. We have a duty that we focus on and that we take seriously.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

It is extremely humbling to be considered for Justice Breyer's seat.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Knowledge of the past is what enables us to mark our forward progress.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

I want to go into law and eventually have a judicial appointment.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Judges can't make law; judges shouldn't be policy makers.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson