Sunstein Quotes

When you think commerce clause, don't think technical and meaningless. Think in what ways can the elected representatives of the people provide protection against serious harm. - Cass Sunstein

When some Republicans said that ideology didn't matter, they really meant that Democrats and liberals should shut up. Now that the president has chosen someone whose ideology is uncertain, many conservatives are raising questions. - Cass Sunstein

When I was an academic, I'd sometimes get a little feeling of excitement when I had an idea that was, I hoped, fresh. And whether anyone should act on that idea is a very different question. - Cass Sunstein

We ought to ban hunting, I suggest, if there isn't a purpose other than sport and fun. That should be against the law. It's time now. - Cass Sunstein

We learned at least back then he was quite conservative. He was even a relative conservative in the Reagan Justice Department, which is saying something. - Cass Sunstein

We also learned he was really smart, careful, and that he did not hold any irresponsible or reckless positions. He was not a flame-thrower?. It is clear he is not a bombastic person. He hews closely to legal materials. - Cass Sunstein

Today, we are announcing that agencies are releasing their final regulatory reform plans, including hundreds of initiatives that will reduce costs, simplify the system, and eliminate redundancy and inconsistency. - Cass Sunstein

This part of the 21st century is preoccupied with risk, and there's a lot that law can do to make lives longer and healthier. - Cass Sunstein