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> # I want to put to rest the speculation and unfounded rumors of my imminent retirement... I am not about to announce my retirement. I will continue to perform my duties as chief justice as long as my health permits.

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## More from William Rehnquist

1. > To the extent that libraries wish to offer unfiltered access, they are free to do so without federal assistance.

[Permalink to quote \#25](https://quotesby.net/William-Rehnquist/25/ "Permalink to quote 25")
2. > Well, I think it's a very good job. One of the most appealing things about it is that... it enables you to participate in some way and to some extent in the wa…

[Permalink to quote \#27](https://quotesby.net/William-Rehnquist/27/ "Permalink to quote 27")
3. > \[T\]he Constitution does not guarantee the right to acquire information at a public library without any risk of embarrassment.

[Permalink to quote \#24](https://quotesby.net/William-Rehnquist/24/ "Permalink to quote 24")

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