"The old Court you and I served so long will not be worthy of its traditions if Nixon can twist, turn and fashion If Nixon gets away with that, then Nixon makes the law as he goes along - not the Congress nor the courts"
- Earl Warren
About this Quote
This quote by Earl Warren is a caution versus the possible abuse of power by President Nixon. Warren is suggesting that if Nixon is allowed to "turn, turn and style" the regulation to suit his very own demands, after that the practices of the court system will certainly be undermined. He is suggesting that Nixon must not be enabled to make the law as he goes along, as this need to be the obligation of Congress as well as the courts. Warren is emphasizing the relevance of maintaining the rule of legislation and also making sure that no person is enabled to have excessive power. He is also highlighting the demand for checks and balances in the system, to ensure that nobody person can choose that are not in the most effective passions of the people.
This quote is written / told by Earl Warren between March 19, 1891 and July 9, 1974. He was a famous Judge from USA.
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