As we move toward the close of this legislative session, The Florida Bar has courageously responded to these assaults. On behalf of The Florida Bar and our outstanding board of governors, I thank all those judges and lawyers who have worked tirelessly in appearing before legislative committees. These excellent lawyers have the compassion and aspiration and a hunger for truth and justice. They are great lawyers and great people. As lawyers, we can celebrate judicial independence because we all know that the courts help make America and our wonderful state of Florida special by defending our freedoms and protecting our rights.
Judicial independence enriches democracy.
To undermine this independence would mark a drastic departure from our nation by ripping up our federal and state constitutions and their values. We cannot allow political demagoguery and special interests to undermine the genius of our constitutional system. We must fulfill our duty to protect the independence of the bar and the judiciary. The Florida Bar is all of us. Be proud to be a member of The Florida Bar.