Quote by: William J. Brennan, Jr.

The Framers of the Bill of Rights did not purport to 'create' rights. Rather, they designed the Bill of Rights to prohibit our Government from infringing rights and liberties presumed to be preexisting.


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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam J. Brennan, Jr.
  • DescriptionAmerican judge
  • BornApril 25, 1906
  • DiedJuly 24, 1997
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLawyer; Judge
  • AwardsPresidential Medal Of Freedom; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom Medal