This has not been a legislative process worthy of the Senate. Members of the Judiciary Committee, as I just said, were implored to save their amendments for the floor. Then, when we got here, we were told no amendments could be accepted. Russ Feingold American Politician More Russ Feingold Quotes 0
All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous Judiciary. Andrew Jackson American President More Andrew Jackson Quotes 0
As a result of this article, I was invited to testify in the Senate Judiciary Committee on privacy law. Norman Lamm American Educator More Norman Lamm Quotes 0
A federal judge did as he was supposed to do and upheld the Constitution. We should be thankful that we have judiciary that will do that. Michael Newdow American Lawyer More Michael Newdow Quotes 0
The framers of the Constitution were so clear in the federalist papers and elsewhere that they felt an independent judiciary was critical to the success of the nation. Sandra Day O'Connor American Judge More Sandra Day O'Connor Quotes 0
I think that Congress' ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary. Samuel Alito More Samuel Alito Quotes 0
If George W. Bush is given a second term, and retains a Republican Congress and a compliant federal judiciary, he and his allies are likely to embark on a campaign of political retribution the likes of which we haven't seen since Richard Nixon. Paul Begala American Journalist More Paul Begala Quotes 0
The review process was conducted in an extremely bipartisan manner. Minority members of the Judiciary Committee were responsible for the invitation of 1/3 of the witnesses who appeared. Jo Bonner American Politician More Jo Bonner Quotes 0
And in that confirmation process, I sat for 17 hours in front of a senate judiciary committee. Stephen Breyer American Judge More Stephen Breyer Quotes 0
A national legal organization is giving very serious thought to using The Betrayal of America as a legal basis for asking the House Judiciary Committee to institute impeachment proceedings against these five justices. Vincent Bugliosi American Author More Vincent Bugliosi Quotes 0
My first endeavor was to save the core of the German system of justice: the independent judiciary. Hans Frank German Public Servant More Hans Frank Quotes 0
I find it difficult to believe that God would want us to strip the courts of their powers to interpret the laws of this land, albeit with the divergent opinions. I shudder that my colleagues do not understand the dynamics of the Federal judiciary. Alcee Hastings American Politician More Alcee Hastings Quotes 0
We are under a Constitution, but the Constitution is what the judges say it is, and the judiciary is the safeguard of our property and our liberty and our property under the Constitution. Charles Evans Hughes American Judge More Charles Evans Hughes Quotes 0
Even institutions of State, such as the judiciary, were seriously weakened, to the extent that the citizenry justifiably feared a breakdown in law and order. The business community was hit by a slump in sales and confidence, leading to reduced earnings and loss of jobs. Kamisese Mara Fijian Statesman More Kamisese Mara Quotes 0
I was asked three times directly in the hearing before the board of the judiciary whether or not I would continue to acknowledge God if I were to resume my position as chief justice. And I said I would. Roy Moore American Judge More Roy Moore Quotes 0
For the first half of this century, High Court judges have been cautious to the point of timidity in expressing any criticism of governmental action; the independence of the judiciary has been of a decidedly subordinate character. Ferdinand Mount British Writer More Ferdinand Mount Quotes 0
"Empathy" is the latest code word for liberal activism, for treating the Constitution as malleable clay to be kneaded and molded in whatever form justices want. It represents an expansive view of the judiciary in which courts create policy that couldn't pass the legislative branch or, if it did, would generate voter backlash. Karl Rove American Politician More Karl Rove Quotes 0
Our runaway judiciary is badly in need of restraint by Congress. Phyllis Schlafly American Activist More Phyllis Schlafly Quotes 0
Maintaining checks and balances on the power of the Judiciary Branch and the other two branches is vital to keep the form of government set up by our Founding Fathers. Todd Tiahrt American Politician More Todd Tiahrt Quotes 0
I believe Watergate shows that the system did work. Particularly the Judiciary and the Congress, and ultimately an independent prosecutor working in the Executive Branch. Bob Woodward American Journalist More Bob Woodward Quotes 0
I believe Watergate shows that the system did work. Particularly the Judiciary and the Congress, and ultimately an independent prosecutor working in the Executive Branch. Bob Woodward American Journalist More Bob Woodward Quotes 0
I have to think of my status as a resident in this country. But I do insist that in Paraguay there was order; the judiciary had the power of complete independence; justice was fully exercised. Alfredo Stroessner Paraguayan Statesman More Alfredo Stroessner Quotes 0
I have heard nothing whatsoever about this alleged media speculation. This is a matter for the judiciary to decide on, not for politicians and Jalal should know better than that. Why should he make a statement on the accused to the public? The court, the judge need to decide on this. Abdel Haq Alani More Abdel Haq Alani Quotes 0
An independent judiciary is vital to equal opportunity. When you walk through the courthouse door, you must be able to count on everyone being treated fairly. You must be able to trust that the laws on the books will be enforced. You must rely on your constitutional rights being respected. You must rely on an independent judiciary. Barbara Mikulski More Barbara Mikulski Quotes 0
Justice is done. The trial, which satisfied world legal standards, shows that the Serbian judiciary can tackle high-risk cases. Bruno Vekaric More Bruno Vekaric Quotes 0