Constitution Quote by Herb Kohl
“Judicial excellence means that a Supreme Court justice must have a sense of the values from which our core of our political- economic system goes. In other words, we should not approve any nominee whose extreme judicial philosophy would undermine rights and liberties relied upon by all Americans.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Remarks on Judicial Nominations, 2005
A Supreme Court justice must uphold the foundational values of the nation's political‑economic system and protect universal rights.
In simple terms: Justices should protect core values and rights.
Key Takeaway
Choose judges who safeguard liberty.
Themes
judicial integrity
political values
rights
nomination process
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
advisory
political
When to use this quote
- senate hearings
- public debates
- media analysis
- civil society advocacy
Key Concepts
constitutionalism
judicial philosophy
checks and balances
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we define “extreme” judicial philosophy?
- Can any nominee truly be free of bias?
A Different Perspective
Extreme philosophies may be subjective and politically charged.
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