The most recent manipulations of the military commission procedures represent a desperate attempt to salvage the failed commission process and a confirmation that Mr. Hicks will not receive a fair trial.

We're used to the entry to the courthouse. In the average case, you don't have metal detectors at the door to the courtroom, too, but it's been done before.

They have to go way out and pull in Sept. 11, and I think that's inappropriate.

If all they do is pick out a couple of MPs to slice and dice ... that is not going to be what is needed, which is a full inquiry.

A life sentence was sufficient for them, it seems disproportionate to give our client the same sentence.

They've done their job, ... and they've done it without intruding on our situation.

He is an aggressive prosecutor. If he feels someone is lying to him, he takes it personally.