Quotes by John Sifton

“Its time for the Bush administration to shut the secret prisons and stop holding people illegally.”

“The truth does not lie with the Human Rights Watch. It lies with Poland, Romania and all the governments in Europe which might have information about these activities.”

“This investigation is in its preliminary stages and journalists and others who want information should really be asking the CIA, and should be asking civilian flight authorities what they know.”

“Were not talking about torture in the abstract, but the real thing. U.S. personnel and officials may be criminally liable, and a special prosecutor is needed to investigate.”

“Indefinite detention has a special way of driving people a little crazy and provides a greater incentive to riot.”

“Thats not punishment, and thats the problem.”

“We would welcome [such a prosecution] if it happens. Its not as though these are serious, felony-type counts.”