I had concluded when I was the prosecutor that I would vote against the death penalty if I were in the legislature but that I could ask for it when I was satisfied as to guilt. Janet Reno concludedeathguilt Change image and share on social
It's fine to get paid and get a big verdict, but to go out and represent people, sometimes in unglamorous ways, is really what lawyering is all about. Janet Reno bigfinelawyering Change image and share on social
This is a beautiful country. Each of us has a favorite river, a mountain, just a patch of sky for some of us. I want to use the law to make sure that the waters, the land, and the skies of this nation are protected. Janet Reno beautifulcountryfavorite share on social
What has too often happened in the past is that people have threatened punishment but have failed to carry it out. It's imperative in any initiative that is undertaken that punishment be real and that there be truth in sentencing, and that the truly dangerous offenders - the recidivists and the career criminals - be put away and kept away. Janet Reno careercarrycriminal share on social
While service in the Department of Justice is itself one of the highest forms of public service, the Department further strides to increase access to justice for all and to strengthen our communities. Janet Reno accesscommunitydepartment Change image and share on social
We recognize that violence is a learned behavior. One of the best classrooms for learning violence is in the home. Janet Reno behaviorclassroomhome Change image and share on social
We're building on an international network with many others for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There are so many things we can do to carry forward policies. Janet Reno actamericanbuild Change image and share on social
I think that affirmative action programs can be very important. Janet Reno actionaffirmativeimportant Change image and share on social
There is so much to do, and I want to continue my efforts. Janet Reno continueeffort Change image and share on social
I think that a woman's right to choose should be protected. I think it should be protected from physical conduct that prevents that right to choose from being freely exercised. Janet Reno chooseconductexercise Change image and share on social