I believe Watergate shows that the system did work. Particularly the Judiciary and the Congress, and ultimately an independent prosecutor working in the Executive Branch.
I believe that an independent judiciary is the crown jewel of our constitutional republic.
I believe that an independent and impartial judiciary is essential to our constitutional republic.
Judge Kavanaugh has an exemplary record of service to the judiciary and the rule of law.
President Trump has selected qualified, conservative nominees to serve in the federal judiciary and his administration.
We’ve got an outstanding justice system. Our judiciary are respected around the world. It is a key part of what we are as a country. It’s an area where there is a strong political consensus behind that and perhaps in an era of populism it’s important that we preserve those qualities.
Our judiciary has a reputation for intellectual rigour, careful consideration of the arguments, and a serious-minded determination to each decision based on what is right and not necessarily what is superficially popular. I am not sure that all politicians have the same reputation.
The rule of law and the independence of the judiciary underpin our democracy and lie at the heart of our way of life. They are the very cornerstone of our freedoms.
There is a danger to judicial independence when people have no understanding of how the judiciary fits into the constitutional scheme.
The judiciary wields enormous power but is utterly mysterious to most Americans. People know more about 'American Idol' judges than Supreme Court judges. Done right, social media is a high-octane tool to boost civic awareness.
