Theodore Roosevelt
Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President.
William Howard Taft
Presidents come and go, but the Supreme Court goes on forever.
Special Note: Taft is the only person to serve as President as well as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
you are so right! e need the new Justice
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Pat, thanks for sharing. The Supreme Court continues to be a place where different political ideologies attempt to be the final guardian of the Constitution.
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two very timely quotes!
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Indeed Jim! These two quotes were meant to be posted now.
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Fascinating Taft said that; no wonder he went on to become a Supreme Court justice after being president!
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Taft probably felt he had a greater impact on American life as Chief Justice over his single term as President.
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Yeah I think that’s true and I think he actually like the role of being a judge more than the executive side!
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