October 2004Safety standards“I cannot say the world is safer, when you consider the violence around us, when you look around and see the attacks around the world. And you see what is going on in Iraq.” – Kofi Annan, UN Secretary-General. On ITV's Jonathan Dimbleby Programme. 17 October 2004.
Presumed guilty, case closed“Despite the complexity of some submissions in this case, the ultimate issue is really very straightforward. We say in a democracy it is unacceptable to lock up potentially innocent people without trial or without any indication when, if ever, they are going to be released.” – Ben Emmerson, QC. Opening the case for seven men held without trial for three years under Britain's Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. 4 October 2004.
And how are the natives treating you?“We say it is doubly unacceptable for a democracy committed to the principles of equality and anti-discrimination to single out foreign nationals when it is not prepared to apply the same measures to its own nationals.” – Ben Emmerson, QC. Opening the case for seven men held without trial for three years under Britain's Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. 4 October 2004.
Woeful opposition“They are gutless, clueless and spineless. The Democratic Party is a shell of its former self. The fact that they can't landslide Bush shows their decadence.” – Ralph Nader, independent candidate for US Presidency in 2004. At an election rally in Florida. 1 October 2004.
Outsiders not allowed“I am talking to Zorro about sneaking through the air conditioning system and landing on the stage.” – Ralph Nader, independent candidate for US Presidency in 2004. At an election rally in Florida, about not being allowed to participate in the debates between presidential candidates. 1 October 2004.
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