“We have to respect that any nominee to the Supreme Court would have to defer any comments on any matters which are either before the court or very likely to be before the court.” MatterCourtSupremeCommentSupreme Court Author:Edward Kennedy
“Supreme Court nominations are an occasion to pause and reflect on the values that make our nation strong, just and fair. And we must determine whether a nominee has a demonstrated commitment to those basic values.” ValuesStrongNationsCommitmentFairsCourtDetermineSupremeOccasionsPausesSupreme CourtNominations Author:Edward Kennedy
“Will a nominee embrace and uphold the essential meaning of the four words inscribed above the entrance of the Supreme Court building: Equal justice under law?” LawJusticeFourBuildingEqualEssentialsCourtEmbraceSupremeSupreme CourtEntrancesEqual Justice Author:Edward Kennedy
“Ultimately, the courts will make the final judgment whether the White House has gone too far. Independent and impartial judges must assess the proper balance between protecting our liberties and protecting our national security.” HouseWhiteLibertyGoneSecurityJudgingBalanceJudgmentIndependentCourtFinalsWhite HouseNational Security Author:Edward Kennedy
“It is extraordinary that each of the three individuals this president [ George W. Bush] has nominated for the Supreme Court - Chief Justice [John] Roberts, Harriet Miers and now Judge Alito - has served not only as a lawyer for the executive branch, but has defended the most expansive view of presidential authority.” ThreeIndividualPresidentJusticeViewsJudgingAuthorityCourtExtraordinaryLawyerSupremeChiefsPresidentialBranchesExecutivesSupreme CourtPresident George W BushExecutive BranchChief Justice Author:Edward Kennedy
“The Supreme Court must serve as an independent check on abuses by the executive branch and the protector of our liberties, not a cheerleader for an imperial presidency.” LibertyAbuseIndependentCourtSupremeChecksBranchesExecutivesPresidencySupreme CourtProtectorCheerleaderExecutive Branch Author:Edward Kennedy
“If confirmed, Judge [Samuel] Alito could serve on the court for generation or more. And the decisions he will make as justice will have a direct impact on the lives and liberties of our children, our grandchildren, and even our great-grandchildren.” IfsChildrenJusticeDecisionLibertyGenerationsJudgingDirectOur ChildrenImpactCourtGrandchildrenGreat Grandchildren Author:Edward Kennedy
