Janet Reno Quotes on Law & Regulation (21 Quotes)

I have been surrounded by some of the smartest, brightest, most caring lawyers, by agents who are willing to risk their lives for others, by support staff that are willing to work as hard as they can.

We expect the laws to be enforced, ... If people flimflam us, they should expect the consequences.

In a written statement Reno praised the judge's decision. From the outset we have attempted to work with Congress in every way possible, consistent with the law, ... Our efforts sought to appropriately balance the Committee's constitutional responsibilities with the needs of law enforcement. We feel that today's court order, granting our motion, has achieved a just balance.

There are some bad police officers like there are bad people in every walk of life, ... When we see officers cross the line and tarnish the reputation and violate the laws, it's important that we take action when the jurisdiction of the federal government is invoked.

I love the law, I love good and caring lawyers, but never have I loved people as much as I do you for what you do for this country,

we need an attorney general that will enforce the law and a Justice Department that will do the same thing.

The good lawyer is the great salesman.

I would refer you to the language of the law, ... It depends on the circumstances.

Yes, I've been cussed at, fussed at and figuratively beaten around the ears, but after eight years in this job, after seeing America, I know two things... I have never believed so strongly in this nation's future, in the righteousness of its ways as I do and I have never believed so strongly that we must continue to fight so that the law issues from all of the people and not just some,

Law enforcement authorities have told us they need a nationwide method to gather and review these types of Internet-related complaints,

We are pleased that the court agreed with the department that Microsoft abused its monopoly power, that it violated the antitrust laws, and that it harmed consumers,

I regret deeply that Judge Parker feels that way, but I know what I've had to do based on the evidence and the law. I know what I've had to do to address the national security issues,

If there is not probable cause that a citizen is knowingly engaged in clandestine intelligence gathering activities for, or on behalf of, a foreign power which may involve a violation of federal law, then (the Justice Department) will not recommend that the application be presented to the Court,

Well, as you have realized on a number of occasions, I get damned if I do and damned if I don't. And the important thing is to try to make sure that we recognize that it is a matter of state law in most cases, that each state conducts its elections according to state law, and that we do not interfere unless there is a basis for federal jurisdiction,

It's important before people comment that they understand just what the issues are, what the facts are, and how the law applies.

I don't think passion is the appropriate response, ... I think careful, deliberate thought about how the law should be executed is the way we should approach this.

Hate crimes based on sexual orientation are among the three top reported hate crimes after race and religion, ... Our laws should not ignore that reality.

I don't look at it in terms of regrets. I look at it what I thought I had to do under the law, and I felt that I did the right thing.

Let all those who flout the nation's immigration laws be warned we plan to take swift and decisive action against you, ... defend the integrity of this nation's immigration laws.

This organization operated in a dangerously efficient manner, ... Not only did this group exhibit disregard for the law, but their peddling of this powerful and addictive drug showed an even greater disregard for human life.

It was not the president's responsibility to run a law enforcement operation. It was ours.