The authenticity and universal applicability of these guarantees were never questioned by a democratic power — until recently, and by America! Instead of honoring the historic restraints, our political leaders decided to violate them, using the excuse that we are at war against terrorism. It is obvious that the Geneva Conventions were designed specifically to protect prisoners of war, not prisoners of peace.


Pages 126-127 - Our Endangered Values (2005)

Jimmy Carter Quotes

The authenticity and universal applicability of these guarantees were never questioned by a democratic power — until recently, and by America!...

The authenticity and universal applicability of these guarantees were never questioned by a democratic power — until recently, and by America!...

The authenticity and universal applicability of these guarantees were never questioned by a democratic power — until recently, and by America!...

The authenticity and universal applicability of these guarantees were never questioned by a democratic power — until recently, and by America!...