Quotes By Samuel Alito

I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion.

I have been a judge for 15 years and I've made up my own mind during all that time.

Private religious speech can't be discriminated against. It has to be treated equally with secular speech.

I think that Congress' ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary.

I have been committed to carrying out my duties... in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct.

I'm not any kind of a bigot, I'm not.

A judge can't have any preferred outcome in any particular case. The judge's only obligation - and it's a solemn obligation - is to the rule of law.

If I'm confirmed, I'll be myself.