(32 quotes found)
“I cannot permit him to testify in this court of inquiry.”
Charles Gittins
“It is her testimony that these calls... were for improper purposes. It is our contention that they were for proper leadership purposes.”
“You had some time constraints placed on you that made it difficult ... to do a thorough and complete investigation.”
“We demonstrated conclusively that those women were liars, cheats and frauds,”
“Commander Waddle exercised his judgment, and he did his level best. He may have fallen short on that day, but it wasn't criminal.”
“It's the right thing to do. He is the captain of the ship and it needs to be said. Somebody has to stand up and say what needs to be said.”
“were something that we considered, but it was not the overriding consideration.”
“He did the procedures that are required to do a proper periscope search. Unfortunately, he didn't see the target.”
“He either testifies with a grant of testimonial immunity, or he doesn't testify at all.”
“Would you convict him on the basis of these lies? ... The stakes are very high: a man's life hangs in the balance and you must be very, very sure.”
