Quote of the Day: The Umpire Strikes Back

March 9th, 2010 admin

The image of having the members of one branch of government standing up, literally surrounding the Supreme Court, cheering and hollering while the court — according [to] the requirements of protocol — has to sit there expressionless, I think is very troubling. — Chief Justice John G. Roberts , answering a question from a University of Alabama law student about President Obama’s controversial remarks on Citizens United in the State of the Union. United States – Supreme Court – John G. Roberts – Law – Supreme Court of the United States


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