We can constitutionally extirpate slavery at this time. But if we fail to do this, then unless we intend hereafter to violate the Constitution, we shall have a fugitive slave law in operation whenever the war is over.

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Our public schools began as ministries of the church; now it is time to return...

Our public schools began as ministries of the church; now it is time to return...

They're all focusing on how John Roberts is going to decide Roe v. Wade. That...

They're all focusing on how John Roberts is going to decide Roe v. Wade. That...

The Pledge clearly acknowledges the fact that our freedoms in this country come from God,...

The Pledge clearly acknowledges the fact that our freedoms in this country come from God,...

If you look at Griswold, what you can see is the first time the Court...

If you look at Griswold, what you can see is the first time the Court...

Our enemies, like the Grecian hero, have one vulnerable point. You have not touched it...

Our enemies, like the Grecian hero, have one vulnerable point. You have not touched it...

I wouldn't pretend to tell you we don't pay our lawyers well.

I wouldn't pretend to tell you we don't pay our lawyers well.

The president does not have any obligation to make a consensus appointment here. What the...

The president does not have any obligation to make a consensus appointment here. What the...

The vote by the Judiciary Committee reflects the fact that John Roberts is an exceptional...

The vote by the Judiciary Committee reflects the fact that John Roberts is an exceptional...

Actually criminal sanctions that are given could be up to five years for violating the...

Actually criminal sanctions that are given could be up to five years for violating the...

You watch the Supreme Court in action on these cases, and they are a conflicted...

You watch the Supreme Court in action on these cases, and they are a conflicted...

So we need the same strategy, we need young, aggressive judges to be appointed, and...

So we need the same strategy, we need young, aggressive judges to be appointed, and...

As a private lawyer, I could bill $750 an hour, but I don't.

As a private lawyer, I could bill $750 an hour, but I don't.

I think the court will determine that the Faith-Based Initiative that the White House has...

I think the court will determine that the Faith-Based Initiative that the White House has...

I don't think anybody has that crystal ball but the president.

I don't think anybody has that crystal ball but the president.

We've been following Judge Alito's career over the last 15 years, while he's been on...

We've been following Judge Alito's career over the last 15 years, while he's been on...

I do not mean that you could continue to do this with propriety or even...

I do not mean that you could continue to do this with propriety or even...

This is the most historic moment in Supreme Court history in our lifetime, no question...

This is the most historic moment in Supreme Court history in our lifetime, no question...

You are the first President to whom the opportunity was ever offered constitutionally to inaugurate...

You are the first President to whom the opportunity was ever offered constitutionally to inaugurate...

As I read, my suspicion that Jesus might really be the Messiah was confirmed.

As I read, my suspicion that Jesus might really be the Messiah was confirmed.

The court has said you are entitled to robust speech on public sidewalks, even insulting...

The court has said you are entitled to robust speech on public sidewalks, even insulting...