I understand that it's good tactics to categorize me as a close-minded, unobjective extremist, but nobody that respects me has those views.

I tell my students, if you ever become comfortable with your role as criminal defense lawyer, it's time to quit. It should be a constant source of discomfort, because you're dealing with incredible moral ambiguity, and you've been cast into a role which is not enviable.

Question authority; but, raise your hand first.

I've thought of publishing a book of my hate mail, but I don't own the rights to the letters.

Everybody says they're opposed to torture. But everyone would do it personally if they knew it could save the life of a kidnapped child who had only two hours of oxygen left before death. And it would be the right thing to do.

I learn from experience.

The court of last resort is no longer the Supreme Court. It's 'Nightline.'