Alan Morton Dershowitz (born September 1, 1938) is an American lawyer, jurist, and political commentator.
Judges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected. Use this quote
I've thought hard about my psychological connections and I think I've managed to separate out the psychological from the legal, moral, and political. Use this quote
I think mistakes are the essence of science and law. It's impossible to conceive of either scientific progress or legal progress without understanding the important role of being wrong and of mistakes. Use this quote
I think that lawyers are terrible at admitting that they're wrong. And not just admitting it; also realizing it. Most lawyers are very successful, and they think that because they're making money and people think well of them, they must be doing everything right. Use this quote
I am deeply concerned that, without peace and a two-state solution, the Jewish and democratic nature of Israel is in danger. That's why I have opposed Israel's settlement policy since 1973, and that's why I have favored a two-state solution since 1967. Use this quote
Israel can't make peace without the clear support of the United States. Use this quote
I am a peace supporting Jew. Use this quote
Twenty five percent of Israeli citizens are not even Jewish. Anybody can become an Israeli citizen if you qualify. Religion is not a criterion for citizenship. Use this quote
It's never acceptable to target civilians. It violates the Geneva Accords, it violates the international law of war and it violates all principles of morality. Use this quote
