Kenneth Starr Quotes

A collection of quotes by Kenneth Starr.

Kenneth Starr is an American lawyer, jurist, and academic who gained national recognition as the independent counsel investigating President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. Born on July 21, 1946, in Vernon, Texas, Starr graduated from George Washington University in 1968 and obtained his law degree from Duke University School of Law in 1973.

Starr began his legal career as a clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and later served as a law professor at George Mason University and New York University. In 1981, he joined the U.S. Department of Justice, eventually becoming solicitor general under President George H.W. Bush.

However, Starr's most consequential role came in 1994 when he was appointed as independent counsel to investigate various matters surrounding President Clinton, including the Whitewater controversy. The investigation eventually led to the revelation of Clinton's extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky, leading to his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1998. Starr's handling of the investigation made him a polarizing figure, with some praising his determination while others criticized his methods.

After the Clinton investigation, Starr went on to become the dean of Pepperdine University School of Law and later served as president of Baylor University. He also continued practicing law and argued several cases before the Supreme Court. Starr has authored several books and has been involved in various public service roles throughout his career, contributing to ongoing discussions around law, ethics, and the presidency.