Quotes about "Social Justice & Equality"

America's support for human rights and democracy is our noblest export to the world. ”

The parental, and filial affections seem to be as ardent, their sensibility and attachment, as active and faithful, as those observed to be in human nature. ”

When a nationwide injunction constrains a significant executive policy, the Justice Department has little choice but to seek emergency relief. ”

The core civil liberty that underpins our American criminal justice system is the presumption of innocence. Every person enjoys this presumption long before the commencement of any investigation or official proceeding. ”

There is no more important institution in our country than the Department of Justice. ”

I have long believed that there is no finer group than those who serve in the Department of Justice. ”

To all my colleagues at the Department of Justice, let me say that it is a privilege to serve with you. I will do all I can to support your work in advancing the cause of justice. ”

A Supreme Court justice must convince at least four colleagues to bind the federal government nationwide, whereas a district court judge issuing a nationwide injunction needn't convince anyone. ”

Freedom of religion requires not only freeing religion from undue government regulation and interference. It also requires freeing religion from discrimination and from vile acts of hatred and persecution. ”

Human beings are capable of great good, but also of the basest evil. ”