Endorsers of the Declaration

A bipartisan group of respected leaders have endorsed the Declaration of Principles for a Presidential Executive Order On Prisoner Treatment, Torture and Cruelty, including:

Former Secretary of State George Shultz

Former Secretary of Defense William Perry

Ambassador Richard Armitage

Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski 

General Paul Kern (USA-Ret.) 

General James Jones (USMC-Ret.)

Alberto Mora, former General Counsel, U.S. Navy

Reverend Sam Rodriguez 

Gary Haugen, President, International Justice Mission

Rev. Dr. John Thomas

Bishop Thomas Wenski 

Rabbi Eric Yoffe

Dr. Ingrid Mattson

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From military officials to religious leaders, national security experts to ordinary citizens, Americans are calling for an Executive Order that bans torture and cruelty.

 

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Campaign Summary

Endorsers of the Declaration support six principles of humane treatment. Below is a summary of these principles. 

  • The "Golden Rule." Do not employ any interrogation methods that would be unacceptable if used against Americans.
  • One national standard. Adopt one national standard for treatment of prisoners. 
  • The rule of law.  Acknowledge all prisoners to our courts or the International Red Cross. Allow prisoners to prove their innocence through a fair and just process.
  • Duty to protect. Do not transfer any person to countries that use torture.
  • Checks and balances. Allow Congress and the courts access to information necessary to provide oversight of our detention and interrogation policies.
  • Clarity and accountability. Hold accountable all U.S. officials who authorize, implement, or fail in their duty to prevent the use of torture.
  • Read the Full Declaration

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    August 18, 2008
    Peter Yamashiro, Center for Victims of Torture
  • Panel Discussion in Richmond, Virginia
    • The Campaign to Ban Torture and the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy sponsored a question and answer session with a bipartisan panel composed of military medical, legal and interrogation experts as well as a variety of faith leaders.
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