Skip to content

Country Quote by Dianne Feinstein

“Torture goes against the very soul of our country. We are a democracy, established on the rule of law.” quote by Dianne Feinstein
Download Open image
“Torture goes against the very soul of our country. We are a democracy, established on the rule of law.”

Dianne Feinstein

About This Quote

Source Speech: Senate Hearing on Torture, US Senate, 2005

Torture contradicts democratic values and the rule of law, undermining a nation's moral foundation.

In simple terms: Torture breaks the soul of a democracy.

Key Takeaway

Protect human rights, reject torture.

Themes

democracy human rights law morality

Mood

concerned serious

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy debate
  • human rights advocacy
  • legal reform
  • international law

Key Concepts

ethical governance state power civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies balance security and human rights?
  • What safeguards prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective

Torture can be justified under security pretexts, creating slippery slope.

3.1 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Dianne Feinstein

Explore all 91 Dianne Feinstein quotes

More Country quotes

Browse all 29,881 Country quotes