Political Quotes

“like countless Americans, I am grieving the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, and the first Jewish woman to do so, she was a pioneer, a brilliant jurist, and a historical giant who blazed the trail for many. When I reflect on her life's work, I think of her tireless efforts for women; I think of her tireless efforts to end discrimination of any kind; and I think of her tireless work to give a voice to all of those who do not have a voice. She was fiercely committed to ensuring that justice, fairness, and equality would reign across our country. She was loyal not only to the Constitution but to the people whose lives she knew would be affected by her rulings. Within hours of the announcement of her death--as Americans across the country mourned her loss and paid homage to her legacy--some, unfortunately, turned their attention immediately to filling a vacancy and also started to scheme on how to ram through a nominee before election day--only a little over 40 days from now. It is important to remember that our constitutional democracy is built upon a system of checks and balances, with three coequal branches of government. The Supreme Court plays an important role in determining and deciding important questions of law, and it represents a core pillar of our democracy. Its rulings profoundly shape the rights and the lives of Michiganders and all Americans.…”