If you want know what sort of a justice I would make, then look at what sort of a judge I have been.

I think that Congress's ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary.

The First Amendment, I think, is the jewel of our Constitution.

The most important quality for a judge is open- mindedness to the arguments.

I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion.

Good judges develop certain habits of mind. One of those habits of mind is the habit of delaying reaching conclusions until everything has been considered.

In order to have a society in which public issues can be openly and vigorously debated, it is not necessary to allow the brutalization of innocent victims.

Private religious speech can't be discriminated against. It has to be treated equally with secular speech.

I think that what my parents taught me about hard work, optimism and education still holds true.

I have been committed to carrying out my duties... in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct.

When I was growing up, we always had a big family dinner at around noon on Sunday. I still love that whenever it is possible to gather the family together.

Betrayal and dishonor is usually an inside job. Keep it 'sucka-free', loved one!

Marriage can wait, education cannot.

She may be crazy but at least she isn't you.

Democrats always assure us that deterrence will work, but when the time comes to deter, they're against it.

Every successful artist comes from a family - parents or siblings or both - who, although equally gifted, chose not to pursue the treacherous and difficult path of the artist.

I've got a hangover." "No, you hit your head on the floor." "I can't stay. I've got to rescue that fool Sophie.

She laughed enough to migrate an entire flock of birds. That was how she said yes

Pepper is small in quantity and great in virtue.

If you become president, you're guaranteed to develop some nervous habit.

The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.