Soldiers defending a country at war are not subject to the rules of procedure designed for court trials. For example, if a soldier encounters an enemy, under internationally agreed upon rules of war, that soldier can take whatever action is necessary to protect himself and neutralize his enemy, whether it involves capturing and detaining the enemy or killing him on the spot.

— John Ashcroft Never Again: Securing America and Restoring Justice (2006)

Share this quote

Post on X Facebook Download image Copy quote Copy link

Another quote →