“Much has been written about the theme of American exceptionalism. Few works, however, possess the richness, range and depth of Saito’s superb and timely book, which provides new and disturbing insight into the origins and enduring character of this exceptionalism—and its consequences for America and the world.”
- Antony Anghie, SJ Quinney School of Law, University of Utah

“This book will help readers understand the United State’s contradictory and often shocking role in the international legal community. A violator of international law from the day of its declaration of ‘independence,’ America, as Saito boldly points out, is indeed the enemy to colonized people within and beyond its borders.”
- Sharon H. Venne, Chief Negotiator, Akaitcho Dene First Nation

“A must read for those concerned about human dignity, justice, freedom from violence, and the rule of law in an increasingly interdependent world, Meeting the Enemy challenges the reader to consider the abnegative consequences of an exceptionalism openly embraced by elites in the Bush Administration and still fostered by an Obama Administration that is partly conflicted between rhetoric and deeds.”
- Jordan J. Paust, author of Beyond the Law: The Bush Administration’s Unlawful Responses in the “War” on Terror