“I am deeply impressed with the gravity and wisdom with which most federal judges approach the responsibility of sentencing. It is a difficult, soul-searching task at best.”

American attorney and politician of the mid-to-late 20th century, Robert Kennedy served as U.S. Attorney General under his brother’s presidency and later as a U.S. Senator for New York. He is remembered for his advocacy on civil rights, anti-war efforts, and his passionate speeches on justice and equality, blending idealism with pragmatic reform.