Quotes About Justice

President Bush met repeatedly with human rights activists and freedom fighters from all over the world to give them encouragement and protection and to advance their cause.

I have repeatedly called for respecting institutions and the democratic process. Once the process is completed, we should always respect the outcome.

I will keep repeating, that if you find me guilty of corruption then take the strictest action against me.

In truth, we have delayed to pass sentence on the person of our lord the king, waiting, if perhaps he may, by God's grace, repent; but we will pass it ere long unless he does repent.

The goal is to make sure everyone has got their lead pipes replaced, and I know that's moving forward in the city of Flint. My job is to make sure that we have accountability and ensure we are getting the job done.

What we need in Africa is balanced development. Economic success cannot be a replacement for human rights or participation or democracy... it doesn't work.

And if you ask again whether there is any justice in the world, you'll have to be satisfied with the reply: Not for the time being; at any rate, not up to this Friday.

To those who cynically say today that liberal democracy would be 'obsolete,' I reply: liberal democracy, human rights, freedom of the press and the rule of law were the right way, are the right way, and will be the right way.

The first tenet is that you should report corruption regardless of loyalty to incumbent or party.

The report of this made me exceedingly angry, for I could not see why information which a middle-class woman could get from her doctor should be withheld from a poorer woman who might need it far more.

The Mueller report is a long subtweet of the Barr memo and demolishes it and says that is absolutely wrong, and fundamentally, in this country, whether you are a high person or a low official, anyone can obstruct justice.

The second part of the Mueller report lays out a very clear case against Donald Trump for obstruction of justice. The facts are very strong.

If I got my hands on the Mueller report, the thing I'd want to see is what are the reasons why Barr made the conclusion about obstruction of justice that he did? Was it because of the facts? If so, why didn't he try and interview Trump to learn all the facts?

There are certain stories that remind you of the moral purpose that originally drew you to become a reporter.

Seeking of the truth should be not only part of the Justice Department and part of our judicial system, but also should be... a goal of reporters today.

Under Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., the Justice Department prosecuted more people for having unauthorized discussions with reporters than all prior administrations combined.

One should never ignore or be afraid of reporting or calling out a harasser. There is no shame in doing so.

If you know something is morally reprehensible, then it is your moral obligation to stop it as soon as possible.

I find it reprehensible that anyone would seek to denigrate the legacy of Dr. King in any way.

An ethical man doesn't need a consensus of his allies in order to act against something he finds reprehensible.

I represent all the enlightened people in this country, and that's a fine thing to be able to do. It infuriates my opponents when I say this, but it is true.

Is there anyone I wouldn't take as a client? Well, I'd never represent a banker.

I was a lawyer for 10 years - a short time, but it molded me into who I am. My clients were little people fighting big corporations, so it was a natural thing to not only represent the little guy but also to pull for him - it's the American way.

Clients trust you to represent their interest in the highest court.