I Learned That Hard Work

Part Of Me Wanted To Get A Graduate Degree In Political Science. Had I Done That, I Suppose I Would Have Become A College Professor.

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.

When I Was Sworn In As A Judge Of The Court Of Appeals, I Took An Oath. I Put My Hand On The Bible And I Swore That I Would Administer Justice Without Respect To Persons, That I Would Do Equal Right To The Poor And To The Rich, And That I Would Carry Out My Duties Under The Constitution And The Laws Of The United States.

When I Was Growing Up, We Always Had A Big Family Dinner At Around Noon On Sunday. I Still Love That Whenever It Is Possible To Gather The Family Together.

When I Get A Case About Discrimination, I Have To Think About People In My Own Family Who Suffered Discrimination Because Of Their Ethnic Background Or Because Of Religion Or Because Of Gender. And I Do Take That Into Account.