Of one thing we may be sure. The future will never have to ask, with misgiving, what could the Nazis have said in their favor. History will know that… - Robert H. Jackson

" "

Of one thing we may be sure. The future will never have to ask, with misgiving, what could the Nazis have said in their favor. History will know that whatever could be said, they were allowed to say. They have been given the kind of a Trial which they, in the days of their pomp and power, never gave to any man.

English
Collect this quote

About Robert H. Jackson

Robert Houghwout Jackson (February 13, 1892 – October 9, 1954) was United States Solicitor General (1938–1940), United States Attorney General (1940–1941) and an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1941–1954). He is the only person in United States history to have held all three of those offices. He was also the chief United States prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials.

Also Known As

Native Name: Robert Jackson
Alternative Names: Robert Houghwout Jackson
Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by Robert H. Jackson

Go Premium

Support Quotewise while enjoying an ad-free experience and premium features.

View Plans
Loading...