The defendant wants to hide the truth because hes generally guilty. The defense attorneys job is to make sure the jury does not arrive at that truth. – Alan Dershowitz
I am deeply concerned that, without peace and a two-state solution, the Jewish and democratic nature of Israel is in danger. Thats why I have opposed Israels settlement policy since 1973, and thats why I have favored a two-state solution since 1967. – Alan Dershowitz
I think mistakes are the essence of science and law. Its impossible to conceive of either scientific progress or legal progress without understanding the important role of being wrong and of mistakes. – Alan Dershowitz
In the Pentagon Papers case, the government asserted in the Supreme Court that the publication of the material was a threat to national security. It turned out it was not a threat to U.S. security. But even if it had been, that doesnt mean that it couldnt be published. – Alan Dershowitz