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Gentlemen, I ask this court
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to find the accused guilty,
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and impose the penalties prescribed
by the code of military justice.
:51:21
Thank you, Mr Prosecutor.
:51:24
Colonel, would you like
to make your plea?
:51:36
Gentlemen, there are times when I'm
ashamed to belong to the human race,
:51:40
and this is one such occasion.
:51:45
It's impossible for me to summarise
the case for the defence,
:51:48
since the court never allowed me
an opportunity to present my case.
:51:52
Are you protesting
the authenticity of this court?
:51:57
Yes, sir. I protest against being
prevented from introducing evidence
:52:02
that I consider vital to the defence.
:52:05
The prosecution presented no witnesses.
:52:08
There has never been a written indictment
of charges made against the defendants.
:52:12
And lastly, I protest against the fact
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that no stenographic records
of this trial have been kept.
:52:27
The attack yesterday morning
is no stain on the honour of France,
:52:34
and certainly no disgrace
to the fighting men of this nation.
:52:37
But this court martial
is such a stain, and such a disgrace.
:52:42
The case made against these men
is a mockery of all human justice.
:52:46
Gentlemen of the court,
to find these men guilty
:52:51
will be a crime to haunt each of you
till the day you die.