William H. Rehnquist, (1924-2005) Chief Justice, U. S. Supreme Court Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 William H. Rehnquist quotesWilliam H. Rehnquist QuotesWilliam H. Rehnquist The Constitution requires that Congress treat similarly situated persons similarly, not that it engages in gestures of superficial equality.~ William H. Rehnquist We start with first principles. The Constitution creates a Federal Government of enumerated powers.~ William H. Rehnquist Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print