Most high courts in other nations do not have discretion, such as we enjoy, in selecting — Sandra Day O'Connor
The framers of the constitution were so clear in the federalist papers and elsewhere that — Sandra Day O'Connor
We pay a price when we deprive children of the exposure to the values, principles, and — Sandra Day O'Connor
The courts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputes begins. — Sandra Day O'Connor
The establishment clause prohibits government from making adherence to a religion relevant — Sandra Day O'Connor
The members of the court were just delighted to have a ninth member – male or female. — Sandra Day O'Connor
What was a problem was the excessive amount of media attention to the appointment of the — Sandra Day O'Connor
Justice ginsburg is a very competent justice, and it is a joy to have her on the court — Sandra Day O'Connor
My concern was whether I could do the job of a justice well enough to convince the nation. — Sandra Day O'Connor
If I stumbled badly in doing the job, I think it would have made life more difficult for women — Sandra Day O'Connor
My sense is that jurists from other nations around the world understand that our — Sandra Day O'Connor
It matters enormously to a successful democratic society like ours that we have three — Sandra Day O'Connor
I’m a judge. It seemed to me that it was critical to try to take action to stem the criticism — Sandra Day O'Connor
Young women today often have very little appreciation for the real battles that took — Sandra Day O'Connor
Yes, I will bring the understanding of a woman to the court, but I doubt that alone will affect my decisions. — Sandra Day O'Connor
The power I exert on the court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender. — Sandra Day O'Connor
The more education a woman has, the wider the gap between men’s and women’s earnings for the same work. — Sandra Day O'Connor
I think the important thing about my appointment is not that I will decide cases as a woman — Sandra Day O'Connor
I wanted to be a cattle rancher when I was young, because it was what I knew and I loved it. — Sandra Day O'Connor
I thank them for their inspiration and also for the personal kindnesses they have shown me. — Sandra Day O'Connor
Statutes authorizing unreasonable searches were the core concern of the framers of the 4th amendment. — Sandra Day O'Connor
It is difficult to discern a serious threat to religious liberty from a room of silent, thoughtful schoolchildren. — Sandra Day O'Connor
Despite the encouraging and wonderful gains and the changes for women which have occurred in my lifetime — Sandra Day O'Connor
Each of us brings to our job, whatever it is, our lifetime of experience and our values. — Sandra Day O'Connor
Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person. — Sandra Day O'Connor
Historically courts in this country have been insulated. We do not look beyond our borders for precedents. — Sandra Day O'Connor
It is a measure of the framers’ fear that a passing majority might find it expedient — Sandra Day O'Connor
We don’t accomplish anything in this world alone … and whatever happens is the result of the whole — Sandra Day O'Connor