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Article: THE CONFESSIONS OF A TERROR MASTERMIND? ; This is the transcript of the appearance before a Guantanamo Bay tribunal of the alleged al-Qa'ida leader Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. But who can judge how much of it is true? ++ On trial for terror attacks
- Article from:
- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- March 16, 2007
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PRESIDENT: Before we begin, Khalid Sheikh Mohammad (KSM), l
understand you speak and understand English. Is that correct?
KSM: (Nods).
PRESIDENT: All right. Are you comfortable in continuing in
English or would you like everything translated in Arabic?
KSM: Everything in English but if I have a problem the linguist
will help me.
PRESIDENT: We will proceed in English. If you indicate to me that
you would like something translated we will go ahead and do that.
All right? ... This tribunal will determine whether Khalid Sheikh
Mohammed meets the criteria to be designated as an enemy combatant
against the United States or its coalition partners or otherwise
meets the criteria to be designated as ...