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Memo From the Defense Bar

Memo From the Defense Bar to the Justice Department:

Henceforth, if you subpoena our clients to appear before a Grand Jury, we’ll make a deal with you. Our clients will answer questions in the secrecy of the Grand Jury room, but there can’t be any court reporters there, or witnesses, and there can only be one or two Grand Jurors, and they can’t be fluent in English. And oh, no oaths. We're sure you'll agree that these conditions are fair, reasonable and respectful.

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    bada-bing! (none / 0) (#1)
    by the rainnn on Wed Mar 21, 2007 at 09:24:05 PM EST
    genius!

    this is perfect.

    flawless -- very well-
    turned, t-cris!

    [i spit my hot cocoa all
    over the keyboard!. . .

    mini-marshmallows e'ewhere. . .]

    tchris (none / 0) (#2)
    by orionATL on Wed Mar 21, 2007 at 10:18:16 PM EST
    beautiful, just beautiful.

    touché.

    p.s. don't forget to send your signed agreement "return receipt requested" -

    doj seems to have a memory problem.

    I am not a lawyer. (none / 0) (#3)
    by walt on Wed Mar 21, 2007 at 10:38:00 PM EST
    You've confused me, sir.  Who's to ask the questions?

    Ouch (none / 0) (#4)
    by pico on Wed Mar 21, 2007 at 11:55:58 PM EST
    that was seriously brilliant.

    Memo from Defense Bar (none / 0) (#5)
    by womanwarrior on Wed Mar 21, 2007 at 11:56:47 PM EST
    Yeah, I am putting that in s form letter.  
    So, has anyone in the news media asked:  And what is the difference if administration officials are not under oath?  Does that mean they can lie?  

    Way to Go, TChris! (none / 0) (#6)
    by Peter G on Thu Mar 22, 2007 at 05:38:24 PM EST
    My nomination for best post of the year, at least so far (remaining hopeful, but doubtful, that this could be topped)! Koufax committee, are you listening?