[senorprogrammer]

Imagine, if you will, a father who knows he needs to make a public statement, one that will be scrutinized by an entire world. A father wanting not only only convey his pride but also to help sway a country's opinion. Such a father might well turn to a legally-educated, historically-knowledgable third-party, one well-versed in writing convincing, lucid arguments, for guidance and oversight. I think I would.

[samstave]

He certainly chose his counsel well.