Patty Hearst Quotes

A collection of quotes by Patty Hearst.

Patty Hearst, born Patricia Campbell Hearst on February 20, 1954, is an American socialite and media figure who became widely known after being caught up in a high-profile kidnapping case in the 1970s. She is the granddaughter of publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst.

On February 4, 1974, Hearst was abducted from her apartment by the left-wing domestic terrorist group called the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). She was held hostage for months, during which time the SLA demanded the Hearst family distribute food to the poor. However, to the shock and confusion of many, Hearst eventually declared her allegiance to the SLA and adopted the name "Tania."

This development sparked intense controversy and speculation. Some speculated that Hearst had been brainwashed or coerced into joining the SLA, while others believed that she willingly embraced their radical ideology. In April 1974, she was caught on surveillance cameras participating in a bank robbery with other SLA members.

Hearst was eventually captured by authorities in September 1975. She was tried for her involvement in the bank robbery and was convicted, leading to a prison sentence. However, her sentence was later commuted by President Jimmy Carter, and she was eventually pardoned by President Bill Clinton in 2001.

Patty Hearst's story remains a fascinating and controversial chapter in American history, raising questions about coercion, radicalization, and the complexities of personal identity.

I mean, Emily Harris was his wife. And she seemed to resent

I mean, Emily Harris was his wife. And she seemed to resent his leadership, but on the other hand, she felt like a good soldier, that he had to be the leader.

Patty Hearst

Leadership

But now Americans, they felt a sense of peace and protection

But now Americans, they felt a sense of peace and protection because they've been separated by so many thousands of miles of ocean. And you know, the fact that it's come to the U.S. like this is so sad, and yet you know, what can you do? It's here.

Patty Hearst

Peace

You know, sitting in the car when they got back in and - fir

You know, sitting in the car when they got back in and - first of all, it was relief. I was not - there were two get away cars or switch cars they were called. And, you know, the group tended to include everyone.

Patty Hearst

Car

I frankly don't think it's going to be a successful war on t

I frankly don't think it's going to be a successful war on terrorism until law enforcement agencies like the FBI are willing to share with other law enforcement agencies. If they can't share information, there's no way this war can be won.

Patty Hearst

War