The construction of a courthouse is a long-term investment in a building where important public business is done. But that does not justify extravagant expenditures. Courthouses should be dignified, durable, and functional. They should not be grandiose, monumental, and luxurious.

My job is to follow the law, not to make up the law that has been promulgated by the people or the people's representatives.

The Supreme Court has in place a legal structure which protects abortion rights in this country, and something has got to be done to change that before we can put in place truly meaningful protection for the unborn.

I love being a judge, and I anticipate being a judge for the rest of my life.

You know what's funny? I don't ever feel the need to escape. I have a strong marriage. I like my life. You hear about these guys having midlife crises - I don't see that happening to me.

The only reason I don't want to commit adultery is because I love my wife and I love my lord.

One of the reasons I'm an interesting person to be married to is my intensely late-blooming self-awareness.

The Best Man' was my first feature film, and I didn't want to be known as a director who only does romantic comedies.