46 Quotes by Kenneth Roth

The cause of this century's brutality is not simply the evil that lies in some men's hearts. It is also our collective failure to build on the Nuremberg precedent by ensuring that all such killers are brought to justice. -Toward An International Criminal Court

The cause of this century's brutality is not simply the evil that lies in some men's hearts. It is also our collective failure to build on the Nuremberg precedent by ensuring that all such killers are brought to justice.

The people who carry out suicide bombings are not martyrs, they're war criminals, and so are the people who help plan such attacks. The scale and systematic nature of these attacks sets them apart from other abuses committed in times of conflict. They clearly fall under the category of crimes against humanity.

We spoke openly with the Libyan government about our concerns. We disagree on many substantive issues, but they are willing to listen and discuss.

should be focused on the illegality of these prisons, not the revelation of the illegality.

Moral squeamishness shouldn't stand in the way of finding solutions to this terrible crisis.

On pain of imprisonment, Libyans are not allowed to criticize the government, its political system, or its leader.

He has been the bull in the china shop. He has simply flexed his muscle and started swinging away.

He has been the bull in the china shop, ... He has simply flexed his muscle and started swinging away.