It is the union of independence and dependence of these branches - legislative, executive and judicial - and of the governmental functions possessed by each of them, that constitutes the marvellous genius of this unrivalled document.

His belief in the Founding Fathers' vision of judicial restraint, federalism, and deference to the legislative and executive branches ... has enjoyed a tremendous renaissance in his time. He is truly the godfather of the constitutionalist movement in American law.

The executive branch has grown too strong, the judicial branch too arrogant and the legislative branch too stupid.

The people in general ought to have regard to the moral character of those whom they invest with authority either in the legislative, executive, or judicial branches.

Give the course that these hearings have followed ... and given the special relationship between the legislative and executive branches embodied in our Constitution and our nation's history, we do not believe that it would be appropriate for the president to appear before the committee,

Only legislative, judicial, and executive action can completely guarantee the victory of the free world.