07-20-2019, 01:50 PM
"Counsellors", Churcher began, "as you both know, in background for this case, we tried to speak to as many people connected as possible - defendants, witnesses, key figures etc. I naturally also had a chance to speak to Ambassador Robert Smyth who gave me some interesting background information, particularly on this Charissa Clarke. I'm saying this now for two reasons (1) I want it in the public domain, and (2) I don't want to have to repeat myself when it comes to the Clarke case". She paused. "I also want it noted that members of the Council of Kerlile, while adamant that would abide by the Haven Accords and by this Commission, were reticent to speak with me on any of the matters before the Commission, including that regarding the Aurora programme which we are discussing here today."
"With that in mind, I have some questions Mr. Arenas. Do any of the documents leaked mention Clarke as the specific Aurora sleeper? By name? And, more importantly, how do we know these have been verified? The Council of Kerlile and their defence here today refuse to acknowledge the veracity of these documents - on the contrary, they say they are outright lies. They were brought forward at the end of of a war by members of the opposite side. It's not unknown for forged documents to appear during wartime."
Churcher looked at Sheridan next. "And Ms. Sheridan. You tell me the Council of Kerlile is the supreme authority in Kerlile. You admit that a member of this Council was behind the leaking - why should I believe one member of the authority over another? You said yourself the Council focused on domestic matter during the war, only received reports from military matters. You also say each Councillor on the Council is equal also. So when you say one Councillor fabricated to blame another, how do I know that? I've not been able to speak with Councillors Robinson or Pierre on this matter - could you enlighten me?"
"Mr. Arenas first, please."
"With that in mind, I have some questions Mr. Arenas. Do any of the documents leaked mention Clarke as the specific Aurora sleeper? By name? And, more importantly, how do we know these have been verified? The Council of Kerlile and their defence here today refuse to acknowledge the veracity of these documents - on the contrary, they say they are outright lies. They were brought forward at the end of of a war by members of the opposite side. It's not unknown for forged documents to appear during wartime."
Churcher looked at Sheridan next. "And Ms. Sheridan. You tell me the Council of Kerlile is the supreme authority in Kerlile. You admit that a member of this Council was behind the leaking - why should I believe one member of the authority over another? You said yourself the Council focused on domestic matter during the war, only received reports from military matters. You also say each Councillor on the Council is equal also. So when you say one Councillor fabricated to blame another, how do I know that? I've not been able to speak with Councillors Robinson or Pierre on this matter - could you enlighten me?"
"Mr. Arenas first, please."