I explain this not for publicity, nor seeking to win an argument of right or wrong, I explain so that the record is clear as to my thinking and motivations in bombing a government installation. — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
Based on observations of the policies of my own government, I viewed this action as an acceptable option. — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
I do believe in a God, yes. But that's as far as I want to discuss. If I get too detailed on some things… — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
I have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and I will....I have come to peace with myself,… — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
I wish to use the words of Justice Brandeis dissenting in Olmstead to speak for me. He wrote, 'Our government is the potent, the… — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or ill it teaches the whole people by its example. — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
After living on the edge, the adrenalin, some people in the military get addicted. Anything else seem boring. They have to have the excitement. — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
If there is a hell, then I'll be in good company with a lot of fighter pilots who also had to bomb innocents to… — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
You can't handle the truth. Because the truth is, I blew up the Murrah building and isn't it kind of scary that one man… — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
I have great respect for human life. My decision to take human life at the Murrah Building – I did not do it for… — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
I explain this not for publicity, nor seeking to win an argument of right or wrong, I explain so that the record is clear… — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
I was raised Catholic. I was confirmed Catholic (received the sacrament of confirmation). Through my military years, I sort of lost touch with the… — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
It might have changed my whole plan of operation if I'd read that one first. — Timothy McVeigh Copy Share Image
