Huge standing ovation for Justice Kavanaugh at #FedSoc2019. It's been a big year - "I got a new job!"
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Referring to the way he and WH counsel Don McGahn traded scenes from the movie Miracle in prep for his hearing (read the details in Justice on Trial chapter 9!) - "Coach McGahn, thank you."
Kavanaugh's legacy already secure: he has secured pizza on the SCOTUS cafeteria menu (the traditional duty of the junior Justice). Making Cafeterias Great Again! 🍕👨⚖️
Kavanaugh gives an amazing tribute to Justice Scalia. Constitutional change is for the amendment process, not unelected judges. Feels he walks in Scalia's footsteps when he attends daily Mass at St. Joseph or St. Peter's near the Court.
Kagan said Kavanaugh joining the Court meant an increase in sports talk and a decrease in Shakespeare analysis. "What can I say? To thine own self be true."
Kavanaugh: Lots have changed since I clerked on the Court. Two things that are the same: Clarence Thomas and Ruth Ginsburg.
He gave a beautiful image of them walking arm in arm off the bench after arguments.
Kavanaugh gives a lovely tribute to Justice Ginsburg as an inspiration to his own female clerks.
Tearing up whole talking about his daughter Liza, "Matt Damon would've made it through this."
Kavanaugh received the warm welcome he deserved. As RBG said, Kavanaugh displayed decency, kindness and the respect and camaraderie among the Justices. Rather than smears Justice Kavanaugh brought cheers and gave a moving, funny speech. And fittingly ended with "be not afraid."
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