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I really rebel against authority.

Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power.

I'm a bit of a rebel, and I always will be.

When you have real power you don't threaten. People know what your capabilities are.

I'm always rebelling. I don't think I'll ever stop.

I am an enemy to revolutions. I abhor, both from temper and from the clearest judgment I am able to form, all violent convulsions in the affairs of men.

I've been in revolt for years against ignominy, against injustice, against inequality, against immorality, against the exploitation of human beings.

Standing here in a house of history, and acutely aware of my own imperfections, I pledge that if I am confirmed I will do all my powers permit to be a faithful servant of the Constitution and laws of this great country.

Rebellion is the only thing that keeps you alive!