Famous Quotes of the day

“Demand punishment for the truly guilty, especially their leaders. Please realize, however, that many of our military people have taken the Iraqis into their hearts, doing all possible to try to alleviate their suffering. They are troubled when they come home at the death and injury to the innocent that they have witnessed. The war is not the fault of those at whose feet we lay it. Welcome them back, and encourage them in their readjustment. Don't give them an empty thanks for their service and walk away; demand from your government that their medical and psychological needs be met.”

“I am not what I know. I know not what I am. A thing, yet not a thing. A point as well as a circle.”

“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”

“The selective disregard for international law by the United States in the context of the 'war on terror' has enormous influence over the rest of the world. When the US commits serious human rights violations it sends a signal to abusive governments that these practices are permissible. This is why Guantanamo Bay is so important: it tells other governments that they can commit human rights violations in the name of counter-terrorism too.”