Mr. President. few members of the Supreme Court in this century have had a more profoundand beneficialimpact on the development of law and justice in America than Associate Justice William J. Brennan. Jr. From his roots in Newark. NJ. the son of hardworking Irish immigrants. Justice Brennan distinguished himself. first in private practice. and then as a judge on New Jerseys courts. But it was not until he was nominated .o the Supreme Court by President Eisenhower in 1956 that Justice Brennans claim to judicial greatness became apparent. In landmark opinions during his 34year tenure on the Court. Justice Brennan has brought America closer to the Constitutions true promise of equal justice under law.
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