> > To conclude my remarks I would like to add a personal statement. A
> >doctor and a patient have a special relationship. One that is made up of
> >trust. Trust to be able to tell your doctor everything so that he can
> >properly make you well. I am among the very fortunate because I can claim
> >to have such a relationship with Dr. Brennan. He has not only become my
> >medical advisor, but a friend. I do not see this man committing those acts
> >that he has been accused of. As a being that works with him, talks with
> >him, as a being that interacts with him on a very personal level, I just do
> >not see it. Now, I feel totally safe being under the care of Dr. Matthew
> >Brennan. If I trust him to treat me, then perhaps we all can give him the
> >benefit of the doubt.' Lasiter stopped again to take a sip of water.
> >
> > "Now, I will take a few q!
uestions....." he said looking out into the
> >audience.
>
> "Admiral Lasiter," called an Aurelian, raising a winged arm hoping to be
> called on.
>
"Yes, right here in the second row." Lasiter said in recognition of a reporter.
>
> "Admiral," she said, standing. "Laani Windsong, United Press
> Intergalactic. Admiral, given the violent nature of these attacks, if Dr.
> Brennan is the primary suspect why isn't he in custody of some kind, either
> in the brig or under house arrest? The extreme violence of these attacks
> certainly would seem to warrant it."
>
"This is a good question. Let me address your question on the separate incidents in question. To my knowledge the most recient incident, with the Romulan Ambassador, was not an assult. From what I have been told that was a most unfortunate case of poor judgement. Dr. Brennan and the Romulan Ambassador are old aquaintences, and were engaged in a friendly sparing match. Security was called as some understandably believed that the the Ambassador was in danger. Now, I said this was a case of poor judgement. Better judgement, as is the case when hindsight is used, would have led them to spar in a more private location with their respective security contingent present. A regretable misunderstanding is all that this was, nothing clandestine."
****
While the CinC was talking M'Rrenn took a step over to Renaud and whispered in his ear, "He may defer part of his answer to you. You may want to prepare your answer while you have a moment."
****
"Now, the assult on Admiral t'Llhweiir. Since that investigation is still ongoing, there is not much that I can comment on. However, I understand that Admiral Renaud and Commander K'Tael will be giving briefings on the investigation by weeks end." Lasiter answered looking at Renaud with a look that conveyed that if they had not planned on it, to do so.
Lasiter continued, "That being said I will say this, that the first time that I heard that he was a suspect was in the news report. Since Dr. Brennan was part of the team that was present to deal with the emergency, I can not imagine why he would be a suspect. Please keep in mind and relay to your respective audiences that, he did take an active role in trying to get to Admiral t'Llhweiir and to provide her with medical attention. That is something that we should not lose site of."
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--- Chris
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