Lamar S. Smith Quotes

American - Politician | November 19, 1947 -

Judicial abuse occurs when judges substitute their own political views for the law.

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The more energy-efficient we become as a nation, the less we need to develop additional energy sources.

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The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

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The Supreme Court is not elected, and it is therefore not a proper arbiter of social policy.

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Judges should interpret the law, not make it.

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Electricity is derived from many non-renewable energy sources like oil, natural gas and coal.

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Nearly every study shows that competition from cheap foreign labor undercuts the wages of American workers and legal immigrants.

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Conservation of energy also protects our environment.

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I support basic research, which can lead to discoveries that change our world, expand our horizons and save lives.

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Congress has a responsibility to review research paid for by hard-working American taxpayers.

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