"A judge can't have any preferred outcome in any particular case. The judge's only obligation - and it's a solemn obligation - is to the rule of law."

Samuel Alito, American Supreme Court Justice

Law, Obligation

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"A judge can't have any preferred outcome in any particular case. The judge's only obligation - and it's a solemn obligation - is to the rule of law."

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"I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion."

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"I have been a judge for 15 years and I've made up my own mind during all that time."

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"Private religious speech can't be discriminated against. It has to be treated equally with secular speech."

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"I think that Congress' ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary."

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"I have been committed to carrying out my duties... in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct."

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