Political Quotes

“Over the past week we have become aware-- indeed, the entire world has learned of the graphic evidence--of abuse against Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison. We express shock; we express condemnation of these despicable acts. That has been expressed on the floor--indeed, throughout the Nation. The persons who carried these acts out must face justice. The perpetrators have disgraced themselves and, in the process, have brought shame to all of us who cherish justice and decency and dignity. Moreover, their behavior is deeply un-American. This country is founded on those universal principles of human rights and respect for each and every individual. Those disturbing pictures show men and women who have abandoned America's values and, in the process, jeopardized our efforts to bring democracy and the rule of law to Iraq. Thousands of honorable men and women are working and sacrificing each and every day to bring peace and freedom to the Iraqi people. We cannot let these intolerable acts of a few undermine the noble work of the overwhelming majority of our troops. The abusers of Abu Ghraib must face justice and they will face justice.”