Janet Reno Law Quotations

Yes, I've been cussed at, fussed at and figuratively beaten around the ears, but after eight years in this job, after seeing America, I know two things... I have never believed so strongly in this nation's future, in the righteousness of its ways as I do and I have never believed so strongly that we must continue to fight so that the law issues from all of the people and not just some,

one of the most critical issues that law enforcement has ever faced.

I don't think passion is the appropriate response, ... I think careful, deliberate thought about how the law should be executed is the way we should approach this.

He (Elian) has a father, and there is a bond between father and son that the law recognizes and tries to honor, ... We have no information that would indicate that that legal connection, that bond should not be honored.

I think it is so important that people of good will come together, work through the processes of the law as soon as possible, and get the boy home to his father,

It is addressing situations where the state cannot or will not take action, or where there may be an evidentiary law in the state that makes it more propitious to handle the case in federal court,

Law enforcement authorities have told us they need a nationwide method to gather and review these types of Internet-related complaints,

we need an attorney general that will enforce the law and a Justice Department that will do the same thing.

Well, as you have realized on a number of occasions, I get damned if I do and damned if I don't. And the important thing is to try to make sure that we recognize that it is a matter of state law in most cases, that each state conducts its elections according to state law, and that we do not interfere unless there is a basis for federal jurisdiction,

We must not allow criminal minds and the pace of technology to outpace our law enforcement efforts.

When law enforcement goes into a situation like that, it must be prepared for the unexpected,

trying to address it in a way that will address law enforcement issues.

While the Internet and other information technologies are bringing enormous benefits to society, they also provide new opportunities for criminal behavior, ... The Internet changes everything -- and it's changing law enforcement in dramatic ways.

We will utilize all law enforcement options if appropriate under the 11th Circuit order,

Especially in minority communities ... residents believe the police have used excessive force, that law enforcement is too aggressive, that law enforcement is too biased, disrespectful and unfair.

It's not right, not realistic, ... Louis Freeh and I have what I think is one of the best relationships people can have in law enforcement.

Effective policing does not mean abusive policing, ... Across the country there are nearly 700,000 law enforcement officers, and the overwhelming majority are hard-working public servants who care deeply and who do a dangerous job justly, fairly, with excellence and with honor.

It's important before people comment that they understand just what the issues are, what the facts are, and how the law applies.

The triumph for the rule of law would be for everybody to come together and work things out peacefully.

The law has provided a process, and this little boy now knows that he can remain with his father. All involved have had an opportunity to make their case -- all the way to the highest court in the land. I hope that everyone will accept the Supreme Court's decision and join me in wishing this family, and this special little boy, well,