In the mean time I thought we'd put the Apostle John Kendrick on the stand and see if we can't have a little fun.Īlright. Jessup's statement that the 6am flight was the first available is a lie. The transfer order that Markinson signed is a phony. Motel room in North East with six federal marshalls outside his door. I don't know what the hell kind of unit you're running here.Īnd the witness will address this court as "Judge" or "Your Honor." I'm quite certain I've earned it. I would appreciate it if you would address me as "Colonel" or "Sir." I believe I've earned it.ĭefense counsel will address the witness as "Colonel" or "Sir." Lieutenant, do you have anything further for this witness? Please tell me their lawyer hasn't pinned their hopes to a phone bill.ĭo you have any more questions for me, Counselor?
GOT DAMMIT IM NOT COURT TRIAL
These two Marines are on trial for their lives. Now, are these really the questions I was called here to answer? Phone calls and foot lockers? Please tell me that you have something more, Lieutenant. What I do know is that he was set to leave the base at 0600. I'm an educated man, but I'm afraid I can't speak intelligently about the travel habits of William Santiago. Maybe he was an early riser and liked to pack in the morning. My answer is I don't have the first damn clue. Well, I guess I just followed the crowd at chow time, sir.ĭo you have an answer to the question, Colonel?Ībsolutely. How did you know where the mess hall was if it's not in this book? You mean to say in all your time at Gitmo, you've never had a meal?
GOT DAMMIT IM NOT COURT MANUAL
Is there no book, no manual or pamphlet, no set of orders or regulations that lets me know that, as a Marine, one of my duties is to perform code reds?Ĭorporal, would you turn to the page in this book that says where the mess hall is, please? Now, I assume we'll find the term code red and its definition in that book. Standard Operating Procedures, Rifle Security Company, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. I don't know if it's actually.Īh, we're in luck then. Well, well, you see, sir code red is a term that we use. Just flip to the page of the book that discusses code reds. Would you turn to the chapter that deals with code reds, please?
Either way, I don't give a *damn* what you think you are entitled to!Ĭorporal Barnes, I hold here the Marine Outline for Recruit Training. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it! I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post.
We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall.
And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, *saves lives*. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. You weep for Santiago and you curse the Marines. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Colonel Jessup, did you order the Code Red?
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