30 Quotes by George Ryan

The federal government has torn apart my personal life with the intrusive and overbearing investigation.

In April of 1986, Aaron Patterson was tortured by Area 2 Violent Crimes detectives, under the direct supervision and with the active participation of Commander (Jon) Burge. The record in Mr. Patterson's case shows that he was one of the last of the approximately 60 known victims who have alleged torture by Chicago Police detectives at Area 2 Police Headquarters from 1972 to 1986.

I may not accept all the recommendations, but I'm certainly going to do what I can,

In the US the overwhelming majority of those executed are psychotic, alcoholic, drug addicted or mentally unstable. They frequently are raised in an impoverished and abusive environment. Seldom are people with money or prestige convicted of capital offenses, even more seldom are they executed.

Our capitol punishment system is haunted by the demon of error- error in determining guilt, error in determining who among the guilty deserves to die... The legislation couldn't reform it. Lawmakers won't repeal it. I won't stand for it. I had to act... I am commuting the sentences of all death row inmates.

I am haunted by the demon of error - error in determining guilt and error in determining who among the guilty deserves to die.

These incentives are coming because Boeing is bringing new revenue to Illinois that otherwise would not have been available,

I am haunted by the demon of error – error in determining guilt and error in determining who among the guilty deserves to die.

I’m going to sleep well tonight knowing that I made the right decision.