Commitment Quote by Josh Hawley
“For those of us on the front lines fighting Washington's power grabs, Judge Gorsuch's commitment to interpreting the Constitution and the laws as they are actually written is welcome news.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Remarks, 2023
Judge Gorsuch’s textualist approach is praised as a safeguard against expansive governmental power.
In simple terms: Gorsuch follows the Constitution’s plain text.
Support judges who stick to the text.
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When to use this quote
- court decisions
- policy debates
- legislative drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does strict textualism affect modern issues?
- Can original intent address new technologies?
Textualism may ignore evolving societal values.