I thought that that was an effort to inject a popular element, a democratic element into the selection of a person who, once he is selected and confirmed, is beyond electoral control. Stephen Breyer confirmcontroldemocratic Change image and share on social
You will read in the newspaper more often about federal courts, but the law that affects people, the trials that affect human beings are by and large in the state courts. Stephen Breyer affectbeingcourt Change image and share on social
Ultimately, the question of campaign contributions will be decided by the public. Stephen Breyer campaigncontributiondecide Change image and share on social
Judges are appointed often through the political process. Stephen Breyer appointjudgepolitical Change image and share on social
And the problem is once you get into this campaign business and begin to have a lot of money, then the person on the bench begins to think - what's going to happen if I decide the case this way or that way? Stephen Breyer beginbenchbusiness share on social
Independence doesn't mean you decide the way you want. Stephen Breyer decideindependence Change image and share on social
We can speak about the institution, but ultimately the bar is the group that both is in touch with the public on the one hand and understands the judicial institution on the other. Stephen Breyer bargrouphand Change image and share on social
I mean those people who are interested in good government will certainly contribute in order to make certain there's some counter-balance to those whose interests in good government is less. Stephen Breyer balancecontributecounter Change image and share on social
Independence means you decide according to the law and the facts. Stephen Breyer decidefactindependence Change image and share on social
To threaten the institution is to threaten fair administration of justice and protection of liberty. Stephen Breyer administrationfairinstitution Change image and share on social
