I have been a judge for 15 years and I've made up my own mind during all that time.

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.

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

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.

Everything you could ever wish for is just in reach. Work hard and never be afraid to ask for something.

There was a little girlWho had a little curlRight in the middle of her forehead.When she was good, she was very, very good.And when she was “bad”, Her Papa loved her anyway.

Faith is as precious to die by as it is to live by.

by thinking, nobody can ever get worse but will only get better.

He is so mean, he won't let his little baby have more than one measle at a time.

I feel that one must deliberate then act, must scan every life choice with rational thinking but then base the decision on whether one's heart will be in it.

Apparently there are some Democratic leaders in the Senate that are running for office who now believe in tax cuts.

I never wanted to feel I hadn't worked hard enough.

We're not meant to fit in. We're meant to stand out.

Fortunately, cartooning is not a job. It's something like eating or sleeping.