American Civil Liberties Union : Major David J. R. Frakt's Closing Argument in Favor of Dismissal of the Case Against Mohammad Jawad

American Civil Liberties Union : Major David J. R. Frakt's Closing Argument in Favor of Dismissal of the Case Against Mohammad Jawad:

February 7, 2002. America lost a little of its greatness that day. We lost our position as the world’s leading defender of human rights, as the champion of justice and fairness and the rule of law. But it is a testament to the continuing greatness of this nation, that I, a lowly Air Force Reserve Major, can stand here before you today, with the world watching, without fear of retribution, retaliation or reprisal, and speak truth to power. I can call a spade a spade, and I can call torture, torture.

A well written closing, worth the read.