John Stevens
John Stevens
agreement changes required state
The state made these changes because the agreement required them to do it. That's coercive?
economic function promoting
Promoting economic development is a traditional and long-accepted function of government,
across deadline essential extend further goes meticulous proper
If we come across irregularities that need further examination, we can extend the deadline and do a proper job. It's essential that we're meticulous and it goes where we want it to go.
bring deal firm sign worth
If we can sign just one big deal to bring one more hi-tech firm here, it will be well worth it.
accepted against common powers teams
I wouldn't have accepted if I didn't have the powers I need. If teams don't comply, they're going against the common good, and if they don't, why won't they?
constantly crowd faces felt god hope looking nervous signs
I felt acutely nervous as the procession approached. I was constantly scanning faces in the crowd looking for signs of trouble, and thinking, I hope to God nothing comes from somewhere.
access artistic free interest inventive products protect public
to protect the public interest in free access to the products of inventive and artistic genius.
fact mean remedies state taking
The fact that state remedies exist, it doesn't mean discrimination is not taking place.
distracted evidence quest shall
As with all investigations, I shall go where the evidence leads. Our quest won't be distracted or diverted and if there's evidence of wrongdoing, it will be highlighted.
commit conspiracy control exercise federal illegal power
about the exercise of Federal power to control an interstate conspiracy to commit illegal acts.
guys minor small
There were some guys who had been in some minor trouble, but they were a small minority.
career common happy
a long and happy career in our common calling.
although contract interest last point
Although the termination of the contract is the last point of interest.
achieve allowed best goals latitude legitimate local public wide
always allowed local policy-makers wide latitude in determining how best to achieve legitimate public goals.