"Now our politics may differ . . . but my praise for Ketanji's intellect, for her character, for her integrity, it is unequivocal."
Quote Details
Added by wikiquote-import-bot
Unverified quote
0 likes
People from Washington, D.C.Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States20th-century African-American womenWomen in law21st-century African-American women
Original Language: English
Available Languages (1)
Sources
Republican Paul Ryan, then-Chair of the US House of Representatives Budget Committee, discussing Jackson at her 2013 Senate hearing for confirmation to the US District Court for the District of Columbia. (Ryan's brother-in-law is the twin brother of Jackson's husband).
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Ketanji_Brown_Jackson
Revision History
No revisions have been submitted for this quote.
Categories
Ketanji Brown Jackson
34 quotes on TrueQuotesView all quotes by Ketanji Brown Jackson →
Related Quotes
"[W]hen DOJ insists that Presidents can lawfully prevent their senior-level aides from responding to compelled congres…"
"Thus., when presented with a case or controversy, it is the Judiciary’s duty under the Constitution to interpret the …"
"DOJ... insists that, despite the fact that ordinary citizens bring subpoena-enforcement claims in the federal courts …"
"Unfortunately for DOJ... these contentions about the relative power of the federal courts, congressional committees, …"
"[T]he Constitution vests the Legislature with the power to investigate potential abuses of official authority—when ne…"
"What is missing from the Constitution’s framework as the Framers envisioned it is the President’s purported power to …"
"[W]hen a committee of Congress seeks testimony and records by issuing a valid subpoena in the context of a duly autho…"
"Conducting investigations is the means that Congress uses to carry out that constitutional obligation. Thus, blatant …"
"Thus, DOJ’s hand-waving over the Judiciary Committee’s purported failure to establish a “cognizable” injury for stand…"
"I have dedicated my career to public service because I love this country and our Constitution and the rights that mak…"