“ Her court was pure, her life serene; God gave her peace; her land reposed; A thousand claims to reverence closed. Alfred Lord Tennyson Poet
“ We have a history of gender and racial bias on our court that continues to undermine the system. Excluding individuals based on race is antagonistic to the pursuit of justice. Anita Hill Attorney
“ Many well-meaning intelligent people have argued since the May 17, 1954, decision of the United States Supreme Court outlawing segregation in the public schools that communication between the races has broken down. Benjamin E. Mays Critic
“ There is a court to which I shall appeal: the court of public opinion. Charles Bradlaugh Political Figure
“ We made history when President Obama appointed Sonia Sotomayor, a proud Latina, the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice. And as the President likes to say, 'Every single one of them wasn't just the best Latino for the job, but the best person for the job.' Charlie Gonzalez Former U.S. Representative