In the light of this, I can only conclude that the defendants entered into this most serious conspiracy against their country with full realization of its implications . . .
- Irving Kaufman
Sentencing the Rosenbergs to death for conspiracy to commit espionage sent out a message that acts of any sort related to Communism will be taken very seriously and could lead to a death sentence. This way the act of sentencing just one couple to death could serve a greater purpose in the fight against Communism.
- Irving Kaufman
Sentencing the Rosenbergs to death for conspiracy to commit espionage sent out a message that acts of any sort related to Communism will be taken very seriously and could lead to a death sentence. This way the act of sentencing just one couple to death could serve a greater purpose in the fight against Communism.