Jurist Quotes

There is much to be said for having an experienced international jurist who is entirely unconnected with the allied invaders, on the tribunal.

Rehnquist was a jurist who truly understood the role of the court. He did not let personal opinions cloud his interpretation of the Constitution. His opinions were grounded in the idea that he is to interpret the law, not create it.

Bush may make serious attempts at reforming the tax code and social security; he`s much less concerned with the risk of failure than previous presidents have been. The expected need to replace two or three Supreme Court justices, however, could so poison the water in Washington that very little will get done. (That is, unless he nominates Professor Tyson, who would be a model jurist).