Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I am very pleased today to rise in support of a man who has proven himself worthy to serve as a Federal judge on the U.S. district court. Justice John Gerrard has experience, integrity, and respect for the Constitution--all of which are necessary for someone serving on our Federal bench. He has earned the respect and the admiration of the people of Nebraska. He consistently receives top ratings from the Nebraska State Bar Association, and the people of Nebraska have expressed their confidence in him not once, not twice, but three times, voting to retain him on the bench. Justice Gerrard has authored hundreds of opinions throughout his 16 years as a member of the Nebraska Supreme Court. These decisions reveal with clarity his philosophy regarding the powers and limitations of a judge. They reflect his commitment to adhere to the Constitution and the laws of our great Nation. When asked about judicial restraint after his nomination to the U.S. district court, Justice Gerrard responded: I firmly believe that a judge should rely on the admissible evidence and applicable law (and nothing else) when rendering a decision. He further responded: I do not believe a judge should consider his or her own values or policy preferences in determining what the law means--and I have never done so at any time in my judicial career. This unequivocal statement says a lot.…”