38 Quotes by Anthony Romero

This confirms many of the fears about Gonzales' appointment ? that he would not be sufficiently independent from the president and that he would play the role of a crony.

A lot of that even modest progress seems to be up in the air given this new effort to expand the Patriot Act in some very difficult and problematic areas.

It's a historic ruling. While no one wants to see what's on the photos or videos, they will play an essential role in holding our government leaders accountable for the torture that's happened on their watch.

For a country that prides itself on due process and civil liberties, it's just indefensible.

It's increasingly clear that the government is involved in political surveillance of organizations that are involved in nothing more than lawful First Amendment activities, ... It raises very serious questions about whether the FBI is back to its old tricks.

The U.S. government unfairly deported thousands of immigrants after the Sept. 11 attacks, simply because they were from Muslim countries, and were at the wrong place at the wrong time. For each, there was a network of children, parents, siblings, neighbours and community who depended on him.

If we are to truly repair America's standing in the world, the Bush administration must hold accountable high-ranking officials who allow the continuing abuse and torture of detainees.

Chief Justice Rehnquist will forever be remembered for his unique role in presidential history, first in presiding over the Senate impeachment trial of President William J. Clinton, and then in joining a 5-4 majority of the court to end the Florida recount and effectively award the 2000 election to George W. Bush,

The idea that he can tap and intercept the communications of American citizens without any judicial order and without the approval of Congress, we find is just untenable.