Charlie, I'm going to ask you a question. And this is one of those times that it's OK to tell me I've stepped over the line, and I should shut my mouth, okay?
Okay.
What happened to the guy who shot your mother?
They haven't found him yet, sir.
If they did, would you want to see him executed? Killing a police officer is a capital crime. I figured you must have thought about it.
Yes, sir.
And?
I wouldn't want to see him executed, Mr. President. [pause] I'd want to do it myself.
[looks thoughtful] Yeah.
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