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“I am especially indebted to a 10th grade English teacher who encouraged me to read great works of literature.”

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Samuel Alito is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Born on April 1, 1950, he has served in this position since 2006. Justice Alito is known for his conservative legal views and strict interpretation of constitutional originalism. more

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“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.”

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“When I had my confirmation hearing for the Court of Appeals, [my son] Philip was 3 years old. And when I was called up to the chair he took it upon himself to run up and sit next to me in case any hard questions came up.”

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“When the president acts in absence of a congressional grant of authority, he can rely only upon his own independent powers. When the president takes measures incompatible with the express or implied will of Congress, his power is at its lowest ebb.”

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