“‘Despite President George W. Bush’s bold reminder that America is determined to promote freedom and democracy around the world, the U.S. continues to suffer terrible embarrassment and a blow to our reputation as a champion of human rights because of reports concerning abuses of prisoners in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guant?namo,’ Mr. Carter said in a news conference following a two-day human rights conference at the Carter Center in Atlanta.” — Jimmy Carter (New York Times )