Benjamin Curtis, (1809-1874) Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-4] of 4 Benjamin Curtis quotesBenjamin Curtis QuotesBenjamin Curtis A greater principle is at stake than the fate of any particular president~ Benjamin Curtis There can be no crime, there can be no misdemeanor without a law written or unwritten, express or implied.~ Benjamin Curtis My first position is that when Congress speaks of treason, bribery, and other crimes and misdemeanors, it refers to and includes only high criminal offenses against the United States made so by some law of the United States existing when the acts complained of were done. And I say that this is plainly to be inferred from each and every one of the provisions of the constitution on the subject of impeachment.~ Benjamin Curtis Treason, bribery and other high crimes and misdemeanors are high crimes, other high crimes and misdemeanors must be akin to treason and bribery.~ Benjamin Curtis Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print