Absent Quote by Paul Weyrich

The reason the Constitution gives judges life tenure is so they can be independent of political pressures and follow the law.

— Ted Cruz

Selecting about 100 judges of the higher judiciary every year in a rational and fair manner is an onerous task requiring a full-time and…

— Prashant Bhushan

The judiciary has fallen to a very low state in this country. I think your part of the country has suffered especially. The federal…

— William Howard Taft

In the public interest, therefore, it is better that we lose the services of the exceptions who are good Judges after they are seventy…

— William Howard Taft

Seats on the [Court] bench are not reserved for causes or interests. They're given to those who will uphold the rule of law so…

— Sam Brownback

But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to…

— Arlen Specter

A nominee [to Supreme Court] must possess the competence, character and temperament to serve on the bench.

— Herb Kohl

While abolishing judgeships and lower federal courts is a blunt tool and one whose use is warranted only in the most extreme of circumstances...…

— Newt Gingrich

Judges are appointed often through the political process

— Stephen Breyer

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

When it comes to our Constitution, judges perform, certainly, an important role. But the people, acting through their elected representatives, should play an even…

— Mike DeWine

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