Skip to content

Constitution Quote by Christine Blasey Ford

“It is not my responsibility to determine whether Mr. Kavanaugh deserves to sit on the Supreme Court. My responsibility is to tell the truth.” quote by Christine Blasey Ford
Download Open image
“It is not my responsibility to determine whether Mr. Kavanaugh deserves to sit on the Supreme Court. My responsibility is to tell the truth.”

Christine Blasey Ford

About This Quote

Source Testimony: Senate Judiciary Hearing, 2018

She emphasizes personal duty to truth over judging others' qualifications.

In simple terms: Tell truth, not judge.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize honesty.

Themes

integrity responsibility truthfulness

Mood

serious determined

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • legal testimony
  • public discourse
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

ethical duty civic duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does truth‑telling affect public trust?
  • What responsibilities do witnesses have?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be contested by political bias.

2.4 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Christine Blasey Ford

Explore all 14 Christine Blasey Ford quotes

More Constitution quotes

Browse all 4,507 Constitution quotes