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“If I resign any time this year, he [President Obama] could not successfully appoint anyone I would like to see in the court. ... [A]nybody who thinks that if I step down, Obama could appoint someone like me, they're misguided.” quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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“If I resign any time this year, he [President Obama] could not successfully appoint anyone I would like to see in the court. ... [A]nybody who thinks that if I step down, Obama could appoint someone like me, they're misguided.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

About This Quote

Source Interview: "The Supreme Court: The Personal Side," 2015

Expresses concern that a resignation could allow the President to appoint judges aligned with his views, limiting diversity.

In simple terms: Resignation could shift court balance.

Key Takeaway

Consider impact before stepping down.

Themes

judiciary politics diversity appointment power

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

legal political

When to use this quote

  • court nominations
  • senate hearings
  • political negotiations

Key Concepts

judicial independence political strategy court composition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards ensure balanced judicial appointments?
  • How does personal bias affect court composition?
A Different Perspective

Resignation may not guarantee desired appointments.

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