Political Quotes

John Danforth: “I think that Clarence Thomas' view of judicial restraint is that judges should not be imposing their own philosophical…”

On the recordApril 22, 2023
I think that Clarence Thomas' view of judicial restraint is that judges should not be imposing their own philosophical views on the country from the bench.
Said by
John Danforth
Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Danforth defends Clarence Thomas's judicial philosophy during his confirmation process.

Share

More from John Danforth

Apr 19, 1994

My concern is that in imposing a freeze, the Secretary be extremely cognizant of the consequences to the bond market. I would not want to see an airport's bond ratings impaired as a result of a freeze.

govinfo.gov
Mar 10, 1994

Well, I do not want to miscast or in any way misrepresent what this is about. The way the Senator has put the issue has to do with increased spending. I believe that the argument would be made that this is called investment and that…

govinfo.gov
Mar 10, 1994

That is correct. The authorization for 1995 is $1.370 million and in 1996, it is $1.478 billion; the grand total being $2.8 billion. It is the contention of this Senator that that reflects a ballooning of the cost of these programs, and…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation