Honesty and no naivete, and the way you helped conduct Foreign Policy during a period of enormous crisis in dwrunt states, constitutional crisis, people on the streets and dealing with one of the most intractable problems, i really must say it was an honor to serve with such great men, and thank you very much for sharing your perspective with all of us and putting it down for history. I think people can learn a lot from what youve done for your nation. With that, thank you very much. [ applause ] president obama visits new orleans on thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of hurricane katrina. You can watch live coverage of the president ial visit beginning at 5 00 p. M. Eastern time on cspan. President nixon appointed four justices to the Supreme Court and others who were rejected by is senate. Kevin mcmahon is the author of nixons court. Justice Antonin Scalia makes introductory remarks a this the event that took place in the Supreme Court chamber. This is 45 minutes. Good evening. My
[applause] Justice Ginsburg, it is a privilege to welcome you here today. A few years ago, we began inviting people to offer reflections to our entering class. This has been an extraordinary opportunity for our students, as you embark on your legal education, to listen to and learn from someone whose career has shaped the law. And by attending georgetown law, you have chosen to learn the law in a place where laws are made. And this is evident in the speakers who have welcomed our first year students. People have heard from Justice Sotomayor, justice stevens, and the late justice scalia. And we have been so fortunate the last two years, this is the second year in a row, to be joined by the legendary Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. [applause] i know a long introduction of Justice Ginsburg is not necessary for georgetown students. You know about her decisions and her pointed and influential dissents. And you will also learn that she occupies a rare place in legal history. Like Justice Thurgo
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