Quotes by Janet Reno

“At this moment I do not have a personal relationship with a computer.”

“Yes, Ive been cussed at, fussed at and figuratively beaten around the ears, but after eight years in this job, after seeing America, I know two things... I have never believed so strongly in this nations future, in the righteousness of its ways as I do and I have never believed so strongly that we must continue to fight so that the law issues from all of the people and not just some,”

“Im just trying to work it out, ... Im exploring every possibility I can to see this resolved peacefully, promptly and properly.”

“I would refer you to the language of the law, ... It depends on the circumstances.”

“He is legally cleared to go back to Cuba,”

“I dont think passion is the appropriate response, ... I think careful, deliberate thought about how the law should be executed is the way we should approach this.”

“What I regret more than anything else is that people didnt just turn the child over when the order came down.”

“The only effective way to reduce and prevent juvenile crime is to balance tough enforcement measures with targeted, effective and intervention initiatives.”

“The (Miami) relatives say it would be wrenching to him to take him from the home, but four months is no substitute for six years for a father who had such an important role in raising such a wonderful little boy,”

I made the decision. Im accountable.

The Department of Justice is committed to asking one central question of everything we do: What is the right thing to do? Now that can produce debate and I want it to be spirited debate. I want the lawyers of America to be able to call me and tell me: Janet have you lost your mind?

It is the police of America who are on the front lines, who are on the streets, who are in the daily contact with American citizens, who translate the dreams of American citizens when they succeed and frustrate the dreams when they fail.

Our challenge is to remind ourselves that we do have common interest, common grounds, and common dreams.

I have learned that raising children is the single most difficult thing in the world to do. It takes hard work, love, luck, and a lot of energy, and it is the most rewarding experience that you can ever have.

Peer mediation is a chance for students to work with other students to help them resolve problems, arguments, disagreements without having to get the teacher or the administration involved.

Diversity is valued, and it is prized. We learn to appreciate each other and each others struggles. From diversity, we draw our enormous and our lasting strength.

Draw great strength from your family and give in turn to those who come after you.

If you have a good community behind you and a good family supporting you, then, when the buck stops with you, there is the strength of that community and that family to draw upon.

Let us develop an agenda for children that says we can do something about teen pregnancy. Let us make sure that parents are old enough, wise enough, and financially able to take care of their children.

Do and act on what you believe to be right, and youll wake up the next morning feeling good about yourself.