Duty Quote by Stephanie Tubbs Jones
“I'm duty-bound to follow the law and apply to the law to the facts as I find them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional remarks, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, 2005
A public servant must apply the law impartially, matching facts to legal statutes without personal bias.
In simple terms: Law should be applied fairly based on facts.
Key Takeaway
Uphold impartial justice.
Themes
law
ethics
public service
Mood
formal
serious
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- court cases
- policy making
- legislative work
Key Concepts
rule of law
judicial impartiality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle ambiguous legal scenarios?
- What safeguards ensure fairness?
A Different Perspective
Legal interpretation can be constrained by ambiguous statutes.
