He represents the kind of political, economic, and social thinking that I believe we need on the Supreme Court:he has a national name for integrity, uprightness, and courage that, again, I believe we need on the Court.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The ideal Supreme Court justice possesses integrity, uprightness, and courage alongside national recognition.
- In plain terms
- Good judges need integrity and courage.
- What can you take from it?
- Courage and integrity define judicial excellence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities matter most in a judge?
Another view
Reputation does not guarantee judicial behavior.
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