"This is not human behavior but something I can only say is evil contained in human form, a creature
"This is not human behavior but something I can only say is evil contained in human form, a creature without a soul, no conscience, no sense of remorse, no regard for the sanctity of human life."
George Benton
Husband of victim Claudia Benton, after witnessing the execution of serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz.
"It is my continued duty as a veteran, as an American citizen, and as a United States senator to defend the constitutional right of protesters to use the flag in nonviolent speech."
Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii
A decorated World War II veteran during debate in Congress on the failed proposal to ban flag desecration.