In terms of having the American people look at the court and think of it as being fair and appropriate for our nation, it helps to have women, plural, on the court. Sandra Day O'Connor americancourtfair Change image and share on social
Young women today often have very little appreciation for the real battles that took place to get women where they are today in this country. I don't know how much history young women today know about those battles. Sandra Day O'Connor appreciationbattlecountry share on social
I had become increasingly concerned in recent years about the lack of civics education in our nation's schools. In recent years, the schools have stopped teaching it. And it's unfortunate. Sandra Day O'Connor civicconcerneducation Change image and share on social
Yes, I will bring the understanding of a woman to the Court, but I doubt that alone will affect my decisions. Sandra Day O'Connor affectbringcourt Change image and share on social
The power I exert on the court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender. Sandra Day O'Connor argumentcourtdepend Change image and share on social
Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person. Sandra Day O'Connor concernfamilymake Change image and share on social
In order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is necessary that the path to leadership be visibly open to talented and qualified individuals of every race and ethnicity. Sandra Day O'Connor citizenrycultivateethnicity share on social
I think the important thing about my appointment is not that I will decide cases as a woman, but that I am a woman who will get to decide cases. Sandra Day O'Connor appointmentcasedecide Change image and share on social
Each of us brings to our job, whatever it is, our lifetime of experience and our values. Sandra Day O'Connor bringexperiencejob Change image and share on social
The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions. Sandra Day O'Connor criticismcriticizedemocracy Change image and share on social
