He has a way of saying things, a way of putting things, that takes complex legal concepts and puts them in common-sense terms that can gather consensus and persuade. |
in no way dependent on a declaration of war. |
No, he would not be entitled to counsel to challenge his detainment, |
The tone of that speech is much more consistent with the person who I worked with for eight years. |
This kind of advocacy can be an academic exercise, but John always wanted to make sure he could explain his arguments in real-world terms. He's not the kind of guy who makes up his mind right away. He goes through cases brick by brick. |