[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4673]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  JUSTICE GINSBURG SHOWED BAD JUDGMENT

  (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in a front page New York Times 
article, it was reported that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 
made derogatory statements about Donald Trump. Justice Ginsburg was 
being interviewed by the newspaper so she knew that her remarks would 
be made public. They were particularly personal and demeaning.
  The Code of Conduct for judges states: ``A judge should not publicly 
endorse or oppose a candidate for public office.''
  It was totally inexcusable and unprofessional for Justice Ginsburg to 
insult a Presidential candidate. It hurt the credibility of the Supreme 
Court and showed bad judgment. It will be difficult for the American 
people to believe Justice Ginsburg can be impartial in any rulings that 
involve political issues.
  Her verbal attack on Donald Trump only contributes to the public's 
feeling that the justice system may be rigged.

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