David Henry Souter is a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He served from 1990 to 2009, after being nominated by President George H.W. Bush. Souter was known for his moderate views and often sided with the court's liberal justices on key issues. Before his appointment to the Supreme Court, Souter served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and as the Attorney General of New Hampshire. He is recognized for his thoughtful and deliberative approach to legal issues, often emphasizing the importance of precedent in his decisions.