Bars Quote by George Galloway
“Henry Kissinger is the greatest living war criminal in the world today, with the blood of millions of people in Vietnam and Cambodia and Laos and Chile and East Timor on his hands. He will never appear in a court or be behind bars.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on political accountability, 2015
Accuses a former US official of war crimes, highlighting lack of legal repercussions.
In simple terms: Claims Kissinger is a war criminal.
Question accountability.
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Type
When to use this quote
- human rights advocacy
- policy analysis
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it fair to label without trial?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability?
Legal standards for war crimes are complex and contested.