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Harry Blackmun

US Supreme Court justice from 1970 to 1994

1908–1999

3 quotes, most often on Abortion.

The women of this Nation still retain the liberty to control their destinies. But the signs are evident and very ominous, and a chill wind blows.
Concurrence/Dissent in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, 492 U.S. 490 (1989), at 538 and 560.
- Abortion
In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race. There is no other way. And in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently.
Concurring in part and dissenting in part, Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, 438 U.S. 265 (1978)
- Race
I fear for the future. I fear for the liberty and equality of the millions of women who have lived and come of age in the 16 years since Roe was decided.
Concurrence/Dissent in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, 492 U.S. 490 (1989), at 538 and 560.
- Abortion
- Women

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