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“During my time as a judge, as a justice, and as attorney general, I've had one overarching goal, and that is a strict interpretation and application of the laws and the Constitution. I would be Madisonian.” quote by Greg Abbott
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“During my time as a judge, as a justice, and as attorney general, I've had one overarching goal, and that is a strict interpretation and application of the laws and the Constitution. I would be Madisonian.”

Greg Abbott

About This Quote

Source Speech: State of Texas Address, 2022

Advocates strict constitutional interpretation as guiding principle.

In simple terms: Follow the Constitution.

Key Takeaway

Uphold law.

Themes

law constitution governance

Mood

political formal

Type

legal policy

When to use this quote

  • court decisions
  • policy making
  • legislation

Key Concepts

originalism judicial restraint public service

Questions to Reflect On

  • How balance fidelity and relevance?
  • When should laws adapt?
A Different Perspective

Rigidism may ignore modern contexts.

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