Statutory Obligations Quotes

A question like the present should he disposed of without undue delay. But a State cannot he expected to move with the celerity of a private business man; it is enough if it proceeds, in the language of the English Chancery, with all deliberate speed.

The Law is one aspect of a much more concrete and encompassing relation than the relation between commanding and obeying that characterizes the imperative.

That the judicial laws of God, as they were delivered by Moses ... be a rule to all the courts in this jurisdiction

Do I have to know rules and all that crap? Then forget it.

It goes without saying that a law to be valid must be clear enough to make its commands understandable.

Rules and regulations, who needs them. Open up the door, we can change the world.

It is revolting to have no better reason for a rule of law than that so it was laid down in the time of Henry IV.

You have violated your obligations under the independent counsel statute and have unlawfully intruded on the power of impeachment, which the Constitution gives solely to the House [of Representatives.]

Remain close to government and away from politics. It means deal more with the authorities. And less with individuals.

I am a firm believer that federal agencies exist to administer laws passed by Congress, as intended.

The statutes are never enforced, but legislators, who would be aghast at any enforcement effort, nevertheless often refuse to repeal them.

Law gave me some structure... all these rules and internal disciplines.

Congress passes statutes, and those statutes are very clear on the job EPA has to do.

Under what law each thing was created, and how necessary it is for it to continue under this, and how it cannot annul the strong rules that govern its lifetime.

I don't have the luxury of ignoring the law and running a program that's unlawful.

Federal law must be followed where federal dollars are in play.

As attorney general, I have a duty to defend the laws and constitution of the State of Missouri.