Political Quotes

Eisenhower: Once a man has passed into the Supreme Court, he is an American citizen and nothing else in my book until he comes out…

On the recordFebruary 28, 1956
Once a man has passed into the Supreme Court, he is an American citizen and nothing else in my book until he comes out of that Court.
Said by
Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

Editor's note · Context

The President's News Conference

Share

More from Eisenhower

May 18, 1960

Our two nations, despite obstacles set in our paths by others, will continue the march towards peace and freedom.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 29, 1960

It makes no difference for what individual or party you vote, as long as you are voting your own honest convictions.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 23, 1960

It never even occurred to me to make that as one of the basic issues--what to do with Mr. Khrushchev.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1961

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation