Ted Shaw Quotes (9 Quotes)

We're not going to wait on them.

Some people change their views over the course of time. For others, one could draw a straight line from where they were decades ago to where they are today. Nothing in the available record allows us to conclude that John Robert's views have changed. Indeed, given how deeply held those views have been, a change of mind would be remarkable.

Things went as I expected. I think Roberts's opening statement was eloquent. I've seen him in court. But the question for me is who is he.

This is not a passive action and it disproportionately affects black voters.

I think you're going to have other confusion from all of us. Many of us, we've been going to the same pharmacy for 30 years. I'm disappointed that we couldn't have had an absolute simple plan rather than this confusing thing.

I think today's opinions, taken together, constitute a strong endorsement of the constitutionality of affirmative action with the proviso that institutions have to make sure that they structure these programs the right way.

The sad truth is that these laws get passed so that politicians can boast about the tough things they are doing and get elected.

These represent the most significant civil rights cases the Supreme Court will have decided in the last quarter-century. This issue is nothing less than whether the doors of opportunity remain open for students of color.

It's an all or nothing law, either commitment or they walk out the door. It's almost a set-up to send them out with no supervision at all.