Harriet Miers Quotations

The administrative suspension was lifted as soon as my dues were received.

I truly believe if the governor told her she should be an Astronaut, she would do her best to become one. I was struck by the tremendous impact you have on the children whose lives you touch.

In order to effectively serve the American people, the president's powers must be protected. We must recognize that we are a nation at war, and that requires a strong presidency to act as commander-in-chief.

I do not have all the facts on the significance of these ordinances; however, I am willing to discuss the need and make an appropriate decision when fully advised.

I believe employers should be able to pick the best qualified for any position to be filled considering all relevant factors.

Yes, assuming need and resources. I do consider the AIDS illness as a serious, total community problem.

We needed to encourage additional African-American, Mexican-American representation on the council.

The wisdom of those who drafted our Constitution and conceived our nation as functioning with three strong and independent branches has proven truly remarkable.

The underlying theme in most of these cases is the insistence of more self-determination. And the more I think about these issues, the more self-determination makes sense.

The same liberties that ensure a free society make the innocent vulnerable to those who prevent rights and privileges and commit senseless and cruel acts. Those precious liberties include free speech, freedom to assemble, freedom of liberties, access to public places, the right to bear arms, and freedom from constant surveillance. We are not willing to sacrifice these rights because of the acts of maniacs.