The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy.

Historically courts in this country have been insulated. We do not look beyond our borders for precedents.

I didn't want to be out of order answering any questions.

The more education a woman has, the wider the gap between men's and women's earnings for the same work.

If a State refused to let religious groups use facilities open to others, then it would demonstrate not neutrality but hostility toward religion.

It was better for me when I was joined at the court by a second woman. When I was there alone, there was too much media focus on the one woman, and the minute we got another woman, that changed.

[Court] is an institution that depends on making tough decisions in close cases for reasons that it explains well and that, in the past at least, have proven satisfactory to the public.