"There can be no stronger claim to a physician's assistance than at the time when death is imminent, a moral judgment implied by the state's own recognition of the legitimacy of medical procedures necessarily hastening the moment of impending death."
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David Souter, born on September 17, 1939, in Melrose, Massachusetts, is renowned as a former Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1990 to 2009. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush, Souter became known for his thoughtful and moderate approach to jurisprudence. His legacy is marked by a commitment to individual rights, the environment, and a deep respect for the Constitution. After retiring, Souter returned to New Hampshire, continuing to inspire through his quiet, scholarly demeanor and enduring belief in the rule of law.
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"There is a danger to judicial independence when people have no understanding of how the judiciary fits into the constitutional scheme."
David Souter"We want order and security, and we want liberty. And we want not only liberty but equality as well."
David Souter"If speech always wins, even if it's an atomic secret that's going to be broadcast to our enemies, it's easy to make a decision. Speech always wins. But it doesn't... Liberty doesn't always trump equality or equality always trump liberty."
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