Believe Quote by Matthew Whitaker
“I believe myself to have been a reasonable prosecutor, and when the facts and evidence show a criminal violation has been committed, the individuals involved should not dictate whether the case is prosecuted.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, U.S. Attorney General, 2018
Prosecutors should act on evidence, not on the preferences of involved parties.
In simple terms: Legal decisions must follow facts, not wishes.
Key Takeaway
Uphold impartial justice based on evidence.
Themes
justice
law
ethics
Mood
serious
formal
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- court cases
- policy making
- public accountability
Key Concepts
rule of law
prosecutorial discretion
Questions to Reflect On
- How to safeguard impartiality?
- What checks ensure evidence‑driven prosecutions?
A Different Perspective
Political pressures may influence prosecutions.
