Balance Quote by Newt Gingrich

One of the litmus tests for judicial conservatism is the idea of judicial restraint - that courts should give substantial deference to the decisions…

— Jeff Greenfield

“You seem to consider the judges as the ultimate arbiters of all constitutional questions; a very dangerous doctrine indeed, and one which would place…

— Thomas Jefferson

The federal judiciary is unlike the other branches of government. And once confirmed, a federal judge serves for life. And there's no court above…

— Patrick Leahy

Judges can determine fair justice far better than any inane federal mandate.

— Rand Paul

I remain mindful that the role of a judge is a limited one and that judges can't solve every problem. But at the same…

— David Stras

I think judges have to have the ability to put aside their personal views and rule on the facts of the case with fidelity…

— Susan Collins

As long as judges tinker with the Constitution to 'do what the people want,' instead of what the document actually commands, politicians who pick…

— Antonin Scalia

Judges are required by our democratic system not to overstep their positions to become policy makers or super-legislators.

— Chuck Grassley

Judges should always behave judicially by adjudicating, never politically by legislating. I leave policy to policymakers. They're preeminent, but they're not omnipotent. In other…

— Don Willett

Not surprisingly, the federal judiciary nearly always rules in favor of the federal government. Judicial review, contrary to the assurances of its advocates, has…

— Joseph Sobran

If our courts lose their authority and their rulings are no longer respected, there will be no one left to resolve the divisive issues…

— Rose Bird

Federal judges are just very reluctant to stick the government with responsibility.

— Stewart Udall