Like obviously they were forced to show up but how did they get them to actually, like, make their plea and play along being examined rather than simply stonewalling?
Like obviously they were forced to show up but how did they get them to actually, like, make their plea and play along being examined rather than simply stonewalling?
I didn’t study it, but I think of it this way. You don’t get to that level of power without having a strong desire to be seen in public. Part of being a general/minister is standing up and giving a speech.
I’d guess most of them wanted to stand up and be heard, even if the outcome was ordained.