When citizens testify before grand juries they are required to tell the truth. Without the truth, our criminal justice system cannot serve our nation or its citizens.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Citizens must tell the truth in court. Without it, the justice system fails to serve the nation.
- In plain terms
- Truthful testimony is required for the justice system to work properly.
- What can you take from it?
- Truthful testimony is required for justice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why must citizens tell the truth?
- What happens without it?
Another view
Fear or self-interest often prevents truthfulness.
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