Assassination Quote by Henry A. Kissinger
“It is an act of insanity and national humiliation to have a law prohibiting the President from ordering assassination.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The White House Years, 1979
Prohibiting a president from ordering assassinations is absurd and demeaning to national sovereignty.
In simple terms: Banning presidential assassinations is seen as insane and humiliating.
Key Takeaway
Question the logic of extreme legal restrictions.
Themes
politics
law
ethics
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- constitutional law
- military authority
- human rights
Key Concepts
executive power
national dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is absolute power ever justified?
- How should democracies balance security and liberty?
A Different Perspective
Such bans may be intended to prevent abuse.
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