Sandra Day O'Connor Quotes

I don't know how a judge can concentrate on being fair and impartial when he or she is faced with possible jail time for making a decision that others deem incorrect.

Sandra Day O'Connor

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• Judging
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• I don't know how a judge can concentrate on being fair and impartial when he or she is faced with possible jail time for making a decision that others deem incorrect.

  

  Sandra Day O'Connor
  • Decision
  • Judging
  • Jail