", Ginsburg noted that America was discriminatory, undemocratic and downright oppressive at its founding, and that only over centuries has it made strides towards equality. She met each of those challenges with a combination of candid assessment and fierce determination. "Only white property-owning men had the right to vote â the most basic right of citizenship. This post marks the 200th famous speech by a woman in The Eloquent Woman's Index of Famous Speeches, so it seemed appropriate to honor that milestone with a milestone of a speech and a speaker. Her 483 majority concurring and descending opinions will steer the court for decades. But over the course of our history, people left out at the beginning â people held in human bondage, native Americans, and half the population, women â came to be embraced as full citizens.". And the election is only 46 days off. Chief Justice John Roberts: (04:40) This wasn't the first time Ginsburg spoke at a naturalization ceremony. This was the position the Republican Senate took in 2016 when there were almost 10 months to go before the election. The Supreme Court justice and progressive icon expressed optimism and hope for America â but was also honest about the country's past and current shortcomings, and urged the new citizens to play a role in building a better life for future generations. Subjected to discrimination in law school and the job market because she was a woman, Ruth would grow to become the leading advocate, fighting such discrimination in court. As for how the 31 new American citizens she addressed can help build "a more perfect union," Ginsburg was crystal clear in her advice. Jane, Jim, the entire Ginsburg family, on behalf of all the justices, the spouses of the justices and the entire Supreme Court family, I offer our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It’s the news, without the news. And Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood for all of us. "As well-informed new citizens, you will play your part, a vital part in that endeavor â by first and foremost voting in elections," she said. November 9, 2006. Chief Justice John Roberts: (01:28) And my heart goes out to all those who cared for her and care about her. Justice Ginsburg’s life was one of the many versions of the American dream. 2020 Bustle Digital Group. He said, “She never failed, she was fierce.” Read the full transcript here. And yet still, Ruth is gone and we grieve. It’s hard to believe, but it was my honor to preside over her confirmation hearing. Her father was an immigrant from Odessa, her mother was born four months after her family arrived from Poland. She moved herself in a position where she could end up changing the law of the land in leading the effort to provide equality for women in every field. Try Rev for free and save time transcribing, captioning, and subtitling. One generation.". "My own father arrived in this land at age 13 with no fortune and speaking no English," Ginsburg said. "My mother was born four months after her parents â with several children in tow â came by ship to Ellis Island. It’s the news, without the news. It captured so much of Ruth. There she was doing something totally unexpected just as she had in law school, where she was not only one of the few women, but a new mother to boot. Among the words that best describe Ruth, tough, brave, a fighter, a winner, but also thoughtful, careful, compassionate, honest. Chief Justice John Roberts gave remarks about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a memorial service on September 23. Joe Biden made a statement today on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Chief Justice John Roberts: (05:15) Ruth used to ask, “What is the difference between a bookkeeper in Brooklyn and a Supreme Court Justice?” Her answer, one generation. But finally the odds went out and now Ruth has left us. On Friday in Washington D.C., Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke at a naturalization ceremony for 31 newly sworn-in American citizens. And she practiced the highest American ideals as a justice, equality and justice under the law. I got to meet her at the time, and her ascension to the Supreme Court. Justice Ginsburg had many virtues of her own, but she also unavoidably promoted one particular one, humility in others.
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