Janet Reno
Appearance
Janet Wood Reno (July 21, 1938 – November 7, 2016) was an American lawyer who served as the 78th United States attorney general. She held the position from 1993 to 2001, making her the second-longest serving attorney general, behind only William Wirt. A member of the Democratic Party, Reno was the first woman to hold that post.
Quotes
- I made the decision long ago that to be afraid would be to diminish my life. [citation needed]
- I'm not fancy. I'm what I appear to be. [citation needed]
- The good lawyer is the great salesman. [citation needed]
- I just try to do my best and make the best judgments I can. [citation needed]
- Just remember: strength and courage. If you stand on principle, you'll never lose. [citation needed]
- Until the day I die,or until the day I can't think anymore,I want to be involved in the issues that I care about.
- Palazzolo, Joe (April 17, 2009). Holder to Present Reno with AJS's Justice Award. The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times.