Rod Rosenstein Quotes

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

The spine of the FBI is the rule of law. The spine of the FBI is a commitment to doing the right thing, in the right way, while protecting civil liberties.

I will do everything by apply with all the legal and apply with the rule of law. And the main important thing that I have to be fairness to everyone, not just only one person.

We’re not here to secure convictions; we are here to secure justice.

One of the things I believe strongly in is developing institutions - legal, press, bureaucracies, academies - that are rooted in the pursuit of impartial truth. That aren't simply just bent to partisan ends or are corrupted for the powerful or for other ulterior motives.

When I was a prosecutor, we had one straightforward goal: convict the guilty and protect the innocent. To me, that simple mission still holds true.

The Department of Justice must be nonpartisan and uphold the rule of law. Likewise, the leader of that department - the Attorney General - must always be independent and focused on doing the right thing, regardless of the politics.

The law is agnostic about truth.

Finally, a good prosecutor knows that her job is to enforce the law without fear or favor. Likewise, a Supreme Court Justice must interpret the laws without fear or favor.

Justice is truth in action.

I derive no pleasure from prosecuting a man, even though I know he's guilty; do you think I could sleep at night or look at myself in the mirror in the morning if I hounded an innocent man?

Justice can only be dispensed when you have all the facts in front of you.

Take pride in your work at all times. Remember, respect for an umpire is created off the field as well as on.

There's no statute of limitations on doing what's right.

Justice must not only be seen to be done but has to be seen to be believed.

Wrong is for other people.

I have always supported measures and principles and not men.

Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in the circumstances confronting him.

Consider what you think justice requires, and decide accordingly. But never give your reasons; for your judgment will probably be right, but your reasons will certainly be wrong.

The job of a justice is justice.

Let no guilty man escape, if it can be avoided. No personal considerations should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

If you have to pay money to have the right thing done, it is only just and fair to do it.

It is just a matter of simple justice…. It was the right thing to do.

Our entire legal system bets a great deal on the proposition that this ‘adversary’ system is the least imperfect way to develop all the truth: the corollary is that we must look on partisanship not as an evil but as a part of the system's working.

We are not a paid bunch of bullies. Our job is to get the facts.