Based Quote by Brett Kavanaugh

“I do not decide cases based on personal or policy preferences.”

Brett Kavanaugh

About This Quote

Source Speech: Confirmation Hearing, US Senate, 2018

I base decisions on law, not personal views or policy goals.

In simple terms: Legal rulings follow law, not personal bias.

Key Takeaway

Apply law impartially.

Themes

justice impartiality law ethics

Mood

formal serious

Type

judicial statement

When to use this quote

court cases
policy debates
legislative hearings

Key Concepts

legal reasoning judicial independence

Questions to Reflect On

How do you ensure personal neutrality?
What role should policy play in judicial decisions?

A Different Perspective

May overlook broader societal impacts.

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