MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT

EMILE ZOLA (1898)

"One speaks of the honor of the Army.
The Army is the people of France themselves.
And the Dreyfus affair is a matter pertaining to that Army.
Dreyfus cannot be vindicated without condemning the whole General Staff.
Such then, Mr. President, is the simple truth. It is a fearful truth!
But --- I affirm --- with intense conviction ---
The truth is on the march and nothing will stop her!
Not only is an innocent man crying out for justice:
but more --- much more ---
A great nation is in desperate danger of forfeiting her honor!"



"One speaks of the honor of the Presidency.
The Presidency is the people of the United States.
And torture is a matter pertaining to that Presidency.
The Presidency cannot be vindicated without condemning a former President.
Such then is the simple truth. It is a fearful truth!

But --- I hope with intense conviction ---
The Truth is on the march and nothing will stop her!"

NW
04/27/09