5 Quotes by David Matas

He went out of respect for his friend,

There are many other people who believe the same way. It's a matter of freedom of religion, equality, freedom of political opinion.

Pressure exerted by the highest authorities in the government of China is evidence of 'political opinion' that renders their alleged common crime 'political,'

There's an intermediate risk of torture, ... It's not just a risk of jail, there's no doubt he'll be jailed.

And it has had an impact on economic relations with China, ... It has cost Canada in terms of trade business and tourism business.