In addition to the prosecution of the assassin, the civil officials responsible for an unlawful deployment will owe these families a deep, deep apology for the losses that they have suffered. The prosecution of the assassin is important, but responsibility and acceptance of responsibility from civil servants issuing illegal orders is also important. It's deeply important. I would encourage my colleagues to read this 61 page order that was that was issued. I think it's quite persuasive. We'll see how it stands up on appeal. (00:41–00:52)
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Asserts the importance of prosecuting the assassin and holding civil servants accountable for illegal orders.
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